2 weeks Ago By Melanie Kaidan
Salmon can be cooked in many ways, with an endless list of rubs, marinades and sauces that complement it extremely well and add flavour to it. This honey garlic salmon recipe for two is no exception—it’s so full of flavour and caramelises so well that it’s impossible to resist. Sharing her recipe online, recipetineats.
com writer Nagi said: “This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe is a firm favourite in my household – and it’s been a reader favourite for many years now, ever since I first published it! It’s a terrific, quick, and easy way to cook salmon that makes the most of all that we love about salmon – its juicy flesh, the salmon flavour, and how the surface caramelises beautifully when seared with the right sauce.” To turn this delicious dish into a complete and nutritious meal, you can add steamed vegetables or a salad, and some rice on the side. Ingredients Sauce Four tbsp honey Two tbsp soy sauce (all-purpose or light soy sauce) One tbsp white vinegar (or any other vinegar except balsamic) One large garlic clove (or two small), minced Salmon Two salmon or trout fillets, skinless (200g each) Olive oil Salt and pepper Optional garnishes Sesame seeds Finely sliced chives or shallots/scallions Method Allow the salmon to rest at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes prior to cooking.
Use a paper towel to gently dry the skin, then season it lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the ingredients for the sauce, whisking until smooth. Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick frying pan set over a medium-high flame—or slightly lower if your hob tends to run hot.
Place the salmon in the pan with the skin side down and cook for three to four minutes, or until the underside has developed a golden-brown crust. Carefully turn the fillet over and continue cooking for a further two to three minutes, or until the other side is similarly golden. Pour the prepared sauce over the fish and allow it to cook for about one minute, or just until the sauce begins to thicken.
To gauge the level of doneness, observe the side of the fillet. Should the sauce begin to reduce too quickly before the fish reaches your preferred level of doneness, stir in a tablespoon of water at a time to loosen it. Transfer the cooked salmon onto plates for serving and finish by spooning the sauce over the fillets and, if you wish, garnish with a scattering of sesame seeds and finely sliced chives or shallots.
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