Easy Honey Garlic Salmon
This Honey Garlic Salmon provides 16g protein and 257 calories per serving — a lighter fish option for those tracking calories closely during fat loss phases. Four servings cook through on the stovetop in minimal time, allowing quick rotation between different proteins. Pair with rice and vegetables to structure complete meals that fit your daily macro ceiling.
Ingredients
- •Salmon(227g)
- •1/4 teaspoon salt (to season)
- •1/4 teaspoon pepper (to season)
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Honey(60g)
- •1 tablespoon water
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(10g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •2 lemon wedges (to serve)
Instructions
- 1Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven. Preheat oven to broil/grill settings on medium heat.
- 2Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
- 3Heat the butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the honey, water and soy sauce; allow the flavours to heat through and combine. Add in the lemon juice; stir well to combine all of the flavours together.
- 4Add the salmon steaks to the sauce in the pan; cook each fillet (skin-side down if there's any skin) for 3-4 minutes or until golden, while basting the tops with the pan juices. Season with salt and pepper, to taste (if desired).
- 5Optional -- Add the lemon wedges around the salmon (adds a stronger lemon taste). Baste salmon one more time then transfer the pan to your oven to broil / grill for a further 5-6 minutes, or until the tops of the salmon are nicely charred, and the salmon is cooked to your liking.
- 6To serve, drizzle with the sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with steamed vegetables; over rice or with a salad.
Nutrition — Per Serving
257
calories
16g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Saturated fat
- 1.8g
- Sodium
- 136 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.6g
4 servings per batch · ~146g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Honey Garlic Salmon have per serving?
Each serving contains 16g of protein with 257 calories, 14g fat, and 33g carbs. While the calorie count is moderate, the protein per serving is relatively low for a salmon-based recipe.
How long does Easy Honey Garlic Salmon take to prep?
Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch makes this fast to execute on stovetop. You can have this ready alongside other meal prep items without time conflict.
Is Easy Honey Garlic Salmon good for fat loss?
At 257 calories and 16g protein per serving, this works as part of a fat loss meal plan but pairs best with higher-protein options to maximize satiety. The carb content (33g) is moderate and fits within typical fat loss macro targets.
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