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Easy One-Skillet Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe with Zucchini and Tomatoes

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A quick and easy one-skillet recipe featuring salmon fillets cooked with fresh zucchini and cherry tomatoes in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150 g), halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional pinch

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Slice the zucchini into ¼-inch thick half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic finely.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook without moving for 4 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin crisps. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add zucchini and cook for 3 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes until softened.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the veggies and stir to coat. Nestle the salmon fillets back into the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Finish with a quick squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Notes

Let salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking. Pat salmon dry for crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Add garlic just before veggies to prevent burning. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth to loosen. Use fresh or fully thawed salmon for best results.

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