20-Minute Honey Garlic Salmon

Upgrade your salmon with this 20-minute honey garlic glazed salmon. Broiling is the secret weapon here, creating a caramelized, slightly crispy glaze while keeping the salmon tender and perfectly cooked on the inside.
This dish came together on a cozy, snowy night and was the perfect way to warm up. Serve it with white rice, avocado, and a fresh cucumber salad for a simple, satisfying meal. Check out the recipe...

Ingredients
SALMON
4 (6 oz each) wild-caught salmon filets
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
1/4 tsp blackening seasoning (optional)
1/2 an avocado, diced 
1 cup white jasmine rice 

SAUCE
3 Tbsp butter
2 tsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup honey
3 Tbsp water
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
2 Tbsp lemon juice

CUCUMBER SALAD
1 English cucumber, very thinly sliced
½ large red onion, very thinly sliced
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
1 teaspoon sea salt
Chopped fresh chives, optional, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper

CUCUMBER SALAD INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, onion, vinegar, honey, and salt. Chill for 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, leaving any excess water behind. Sprinkle with the chives, if desired. Season with several grinds of pepper and serve.

HONEY GARLIC SALMON INSTRUCTIONS

• Pat salmon dry, then season with salt, pepper, paprika and blackening seasoning (if using). Set aside for 30 minutes. 
• Rinse and prepare white rice as instructed 
• After Salmon has marinated for 30 minutes:
  • IMPORTANT: Adjust oven rack to middle position, then preheat broiler. If you broil this with the rack up high the sauce will burn.
• Add butter and oil to a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted, add garlic, water, soy sauce, sriracha, honey and lemon juice and cook for about 30 seconds, until sauce is heated through.
• Add salmon, skin side down (if using salmon with skin), and cook 3 minutes (I used a timer to be very precise!). While salmon cooks, baste frequently with sauce from the pan by spooning it over the top of the salmon.
• Broil salmon for 5-6 minutes, basting with sauce once during the broil, until salmon is caramelized and cooked to desired doneness.
• Serve over rice, add a few spoonfuls of remaining sauce, garnish with minced parsley if desired.
• Enjoy with fresh cucumber salad on the side 

Recipe inspired by The Chunky Chef