Flavorful Honey Garlic Grilled Salmon Recipe with Easy Asparagus Side
A quick and easy honey garlic grilled salmon paired with tender-crisp asparagus, featuring a sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill for a moist, flaky, and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound / 450 grams), trimmed
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil in a mixing bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down in the bowl or a shallow dish and spoon the marinade over each piece, coating thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Toss the stalks in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F). Clean and oil the grates well.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill. Cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and the salmon releases easily from the grill. Flip and grill flesh-side for 2-3 more minutes until cooked through but still moist.
- Grill the asparagus perpendicular to the grates for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly charred.
- Brush any remaining marinade over the salmon and asparagus just before removing from the grill for a shiny, sticky finish.
- Serve immediately, optionally squeezing extra lemon juice over the top.
Notes
Avoid marinating salmon longer than 20 minutes to prevent the honey from breaking down the fish texture. Watch the grill heat closely to prevent the honey glaze from burning; move salmon to a cooler part of the grill if needed. Dry salmon before marinating for better caramelization. Let salmon rest for a couple of minutes after grilling to redistribute juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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