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2.07.21

Honey Garlic Salmon {Paleo}

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This simple 20 minute honey garlic salmon is made in one skillet and the sauce is addicting!  It’s paleo, gluten free and a family favorite.  Serve it over cauliflower rice and with your favorite veggies for a healthy weeknight meal.  

This simple 20 minute honey garlic salmon is made in one skillet and the sauce is addicting!  It’s paleo, gluten free and a family favorite.  Serve it over cauliflower rice and with your favorite veggies for a healthy weeknight meal.  #paleo #cleaneating #salmon

I’m on a little bit of a salmon kick right now and this honey garlic version became a quick favorite when I made it last week.

I have one kid (my oldest) who will eat salmon 3 times a day after I test a recipe.  And, sadly, she and I are really the only salmon fans in the house!

So when I make it, it’s really just for the two of us, but honestly we wind up finishing off a 6-person recipe in 2 days anyway, so it’s well worth it.

While the salmon is definitely a big draw for this recipe, we both couldn’t get over how good the honey garlic sauce was!

It’s one of those sauces that you almost want to drink because it’s just that good!  I’ll definitely have to repurpose it with chicken at some point to get the other kiddos to try it.

What You Need to Make Honey Garlic Salmon

Aside from a seriously tasty sauce, my favorite part of this recipe is how fast it comes together.

It’s 15 minutes, 20 at most, and you can easily sauté some cauliflower rice for a side dish as it’s cooking.

Plus, the ingredients don’t include anything fancy which is always nice for a quick dinner!  Here’s everything you’ll need to prepare the salmon:

Salmon:

  • wild caught salmon fillets
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • smoked paprika 
  • ghee, avocado oil or olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • fresh garlic
  • water
  • raw honey
  • coconut aminos (or gluten free soy sauce)
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice

How to Make Paleo Honey Garlic Salmon

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them all over with sea salt and black pepper.  Sprinkle the smoked paprika all over the tops of the fillets.  Heat your broiler to high heat (see below for a no-broil version).

Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium high heat and add the ghee.  Place the salmon skin side down and sear for about 3 minutes to cook halfway through.  

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until well combined.  Once the salmon is halfway done, pour the sauce into the skillet and spoon over the salmon.  Transfer the salmon to the oven to broil the tops for about 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and caramelized.  Check often to make sure it’s not burning.  

Once done, spoon the sauce over the top of the salmon and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges as desired.  Serve hot over sautéed cauliflower rice or with your favorite veggies.

Can I Make This Salmon on the Stovetop Only (no broiler)?

You can make the salmon completely on the stovetop without needing to use the boiler if you prefer.

To do this, after seasoning the salmon, sear it on both sides in the skillet to cook through, about 3 minutes per side depending on thickness.

Remove from the skillet to a plate, and cook the sauce for about one minute in the skillet until it thickens.  Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the salmon to heat through.

If you do this, make sure your skillet is very non-stick to avoid the salmon sticking.  I sometimes find that the flesh-side of my salmon sticks to my cast iron skillets, which is why transferring it to the broiler can be useful.

Both the broiler and stovetop method will give you salmon with crisp skin and nicely browned top, with a moist flakey interior.

This simple 20 minute honey garlic salmon is made in one skillet and the sauce is addicting!  It’s paleo, gluten free and a family favorite.  Serve it over cauliflower rice and with your favorite veggies for a healthy weeknight meal.  #paleo #cleaneating #salmon

I hope you’re ready for an easy, healthy and delicious dinner that you’ll want to make on repeat!

Grab your ingredients and a nice big skillet because it’s time to cook – let’s go!

Honey Garlic Salmon {Paleo}

This simple 20 minute honey garlic salmon is made in one skillet and the sauce is addicting!  It’s paleo, gluten free and a family favorite.  Serve it over cauliflower rice and with your favorite veggies for a healthy weeknight meal.  #paleo #cleaneating #salmon

Honey Garlic Salmon {Paleo}

This simple 20 minute honey garlic salmon is made in one skillet and the sauce is addicting! It’s paleo, gluten free and a family favorite. Serve it over cauliflower rice and with your favorite veggies for a healthy weeknight meal.
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Paleo
Keyword: fish, gluten free, paleo, salmon
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients

Salmon:

  • 5-6 wild caught salmon fillets about 1 1/2 lbs total
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ghee avocado oil or olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • 5-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup raw honey melted if solid
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Garnish:

  • Lemon wedges and minced parsley to serve

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season them all over with sea salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the smoked paprika all over the tops of the fillets. Heat your broiler to high heat*
  2. Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium high heat and add the ghee. Place the salmon skin side down and sear for about 3 minutes to cook halfway through.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until well combined. Once the salmon is halfway done, pour the sauce into the skillet and spoon over the salmon. Transfer the salmon to the oven* to broil the tops for about 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and caramelized. Check often to make sure it’s not burning.

  4. Once done, spoon the sauce over the top of the salmon and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges as desired. Serve hot over sautéed cauliflower rice or with your favorite veggies. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Alternatively, to avoid the broiler, you can sear the salmon on both sides in the skillet to cook through, remove from the skillet, and cook the sauce for about one minute in the skillet to thicken.  Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the salmon to heat through.  If you do this, make sure your skillet is very non-stick to avoid the salmon sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 23g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 221mg
Potassium: 577mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 12g
Vitamin A: 128IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 20mg
Iron: 1mg

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Want More Paleo Fish Recipes?  Try One of These!

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. amog us 2 says

    February 9, 2021 at 12:13 am

    The recipe for the cake you share is easy to understand. The food is delicious and attractive.

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  2. R Dodge says

    February 9, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness this salmon dish was so easy and so so good! Will deffently be making again and will share it with other salmon lovers in family❣️Thank you for creating such a wonderful dish.

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  3. Kristie says

    February 10, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    Just made this for dinner and it was outstanding! Thank you!

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  4. Lindley says

    February 11, 2021 at 4:24 am

    I made this last night and it was a hit!! Thank you so much! Great recipe!

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  5. Lindsay says

    February 15, 2021 at 12:00 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is delicious and easy! The sauce gives the perfect sweet and savory balance, and the salmon practically melts in your mouth.

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