Okay ladies and gents, let me tell you about a mouth-watering recipe thatโs been driving my family absolutely crazy! This Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables is not just another pretty dish โ itโs a show-stopper thatโll have everyone thinking youโve secretly enrolled in culinary school! ๐
Let me start by saying that this recipe saved my behind during a dinner party last weekend. You know those moments when you want to impress but donโt want to spend hours in the kitchen? This is your answer, girlfriend!
What youโll need:
โ 4 salmon fillets (wild-caught if youโre fancy like that)
โ 4 tablespoons honey
โ 6 cloves garlic (yes, that much โ weโre not afraid of flavor here!)
โ 2 tablespoons soy sauce
โ 1 lemon
โ Colorful bell peppers
โ Cherry tomatoes
โ Zucchini
โ Red onion
โ Fresh herbs (Iโm talking basil, thyme, whatever makes your heart sing)
Honey, hereโs how we make magic happen:
1. First things first โ marinate that gorgeous salmon. Mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Let the salmon soak up all that goodness for 30 minutes (perfect time to pour yourself a glass of wine, just saying! ๐ท)
1. While youโre sippingโฆ I mean, waitingโฆ chop those veggies into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
1. Roast those vegetables in a preheated 400ยฐF oven for about 20 minutes until theyโre looking all caramelized and beautiful.
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1. Now for the star of the show โ get that pan smoking hot (like your favorite pair of heels), and sear the salmon skin-side up for 4 minutes.
1. Flip it over (carefully, weโre not trying to make a mess here), and cook for another 3-4 minutes while basting with the remaining marinade.
1. Plate it up with those gorgeous roasted veggies, and drizzle with the pan sauce because, honey, thatโs where all the flavor is!
The result? A perfectly cooked, protein-rich salmon with a sweet-and-savory glaze thatโll make your guests weak in the knees! Plus, those colorful veggies arenโt just pretty โ theyโre packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Who said healthy canโt be heavenly?
Yโall, I canโt even tell you how many times Iโve made this for date night, and letโs just sayโฆ it never disappoints! ๐
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XOXO, your girl in the kitchen! ๐
