Honey-Lemon Glazed Salmon with Garlic Sautéed Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a bright honey-lemon sauce paired with tender garlic sautéed spinach for a balanced dinner. This Mediterranean seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, and black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 2 tbsp olive oil and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
5. Step 5: Add 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Add 6 cups baby spinach to the skillet, tossing with the sauce and garlic for 2-3 minutes until just wilted. Season with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using.
7. Step 7: Return salmon fillets to the pan briefly to coat with glaze and warm through. Serve salmon over the garlic spinach and drizzle with extra glaze.