Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is an elegant yet simple dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day, offering rich flavors with minimal effort in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Honey Garlic Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange the salmon: Place the salmon fillets into the slow cooker in a single layer, ensuring they fit comfortably without overlapping.
- Add the glaze: Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure each piece is well coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Carefully transfer the cooked salmon to plates and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve alongside steamed rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Do not cook on high as it may overcook the salmon or dry it out.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before cooking by tasting the glaze mixture.
- Use fresh salmon fillets for best results and texture.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Garnishes add flavor and crunch, so don’t skip them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Salmon, Honey Garlic Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe, Slow Cooker Dinner, Healthy Seafood, Honey Soy Glazed Salmon
