Brown Butter Honey Garlic Salmon

Weeknight meals can be simple but delicious when you add this brown butter honey garlic salmon to your dinner routine.

Make this easy pan seared salmon recipe in just 20 minutes. Browned butter, honey and garlic bring this seafood dish to the next level. The browned butter has a nutty taste and along with the honey and garlic, you’ve got a combination made in heaven. For more easy weeknight meals, check this recipe for Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta and Mushroom Carbonara With Pancetta.

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Let’s Talk About The Ingredients

• Salmon – Pan sear the salmon first, then peel off the skin.
• Salt & Pepper – Pat dry the salmon fillets then season with salt and pepper.
• Honey, Soy Sauce & Garlic – Mix together the honey, soy sauce and minced garlic.
• Butter – Brown the butter in the pan until you achieve a nutty taste.
• Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best.

Pan sear the salmon fillets on both sides.

How To Make Brown Butter Honey Garlic Salmon

1. First, start by heating a pan over medium heat.
2. Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Chop and mince the garlic cloves.
4. Add 2 tbsp of the butter and heat until melted.
5. Place the salmon fillets on the pan skin side down and sear for 3-4 minutes on both sides.
6. Transfer the fish to a plate and remove the skin.
7. Add the rest of the butter to the same pan over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pan, swirling it around frequently until it has a brown color, a nutty flavor and the foam settles.
8. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 5 seconds.
9. Quickly add the honey, soy sauce and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
10. Transfer the salmon back to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
11. Serve immediately making sure to spoon more brown butter sauce over the fillets.

Browning Butter

Browning butter should be easy and won’t take long. Simply add the butter to a hot pan over medium heat. The butter will melt and begin to foam, just continue cooking and swirling it around until it has a brown color and a nutty flavor. This process should take about 3-4 minutes.

Storing Suggestions

Store completely cooled pan seared salmon in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Wrap the fillets tightly in plastic wrap before storing in an air tight container.

Recipe Notes

• This recipe moves quickly, so make sure to prep all of the ingredients ahead of time.
• Keep an eye on the garlic so it doesn’t burn. As stated previously, this recipe moves very quickly.
• You’ll know the salmon is done cooking when it flakes easily with a fork. Or you can check the internal temperature which should read about 125 degrees F once it is ready.