Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe offers a deliciously tender and flavorful salmon fillet infused with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy and healthy meal, the salmon is cooked gently in the slow cooker to lock in moisture and enhance the glaze with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce flavors. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or vegetables.

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 salmon: Season the salmon fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both sides to enhance their natural flavor.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined, creating a flavorful glaze.
Place salmon in slow cooker: Arrange the salmon fillets in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert to ensure even cooking.
Pour glaze over salmon: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure they are well coated.
Cook the salmon: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve and garnish: Carefully remove the salmon from the slow cooker and plate. Spoon some of the glaze from the slow cooker over the top, then garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Do not overcook the salmon to prevent it from becoming dry; check at 1.5 hours for doneness.
If desired, add vegetables like asparagus or green beans in the slow cooker for a complete one-pot meal.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if preferred.
For a richer flavor, let the salmon marinate in the glaze for 15-30 minutes before slow cooking.

Keywords: slow cooker salmon, honey garlic salmon, glazed salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy salmon, slow cooker seafood