⏱ 20 min total

Honey Garlic Salmon

Name: Honey Garlic Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Atlantic salmon; ⅓ dash Salt; ⅓ dash Black pepper; ⅓ pinch Cayenne pepper; ⅔ tbsp Honey; ⅓ tbsp Water; ½ tsp Lemon juice; ⅓ tbsp Olive oil; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ³⁄₁₆ fruit without seeds Lemon

Per 1 serving · 161 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

327

16%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
24g
28% of calories
Carbs
15g
18% of calories
Fat
20g
54% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Honey Garlic Salmon (161 g) has 327 calories, with 24 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in protein (47% DV), Vitamin C (23% DV) and Vitamin E (31% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 20% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

204cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

7.2g

Net carbs

14g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein47%
Vitamin C23%
Vitamin E31%
Thiamine21%
Niacin62%
Vitamin B659%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)14%
Choline16%
Potassium10%
Copper12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat20%
Cholesterol21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
2
In a bowl, combine honey, warm water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
3
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Pan-fry the salmon until nearly cooked through.
4
Add minced garlic and cook until browned. Pour in the honey mixture and reduce the sauce until sticky.
5
Serve the salmon with lemon wedges.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (161 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	3 μg	0%
Vitamin C	20 mg	23%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	5 mg	31%
Vitamin K	3 μg	3%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	21%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	14%
Niacin	10 mg	62%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	59%
Folate (B9)	30 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	4 μg	153%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	37%
Choline	90 mg	16%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	28 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	8%
Potassium	463 mg	10%
Magnesium	34 mg	8%
Phosphorus	281 mg	40%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	28 μg	51%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	26 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.4 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	1 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	6 g	—
Galactose	0.4 g	—
Glucose	5 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.2 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	3 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 327 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

62min
Walking (3.5 mph)
39min
Cycling (moderate)
27min
Running (6 mph)
46min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Honey Garlic Salmon?

One serving of Honey Garlic Salmon (1 serving) has 327 calories, which works out to 204 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Honey Garlic Salmon high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (47% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Honey Garlic Salmon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Honey Garlic Salmon?

120 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Honey Garlic Salmon?

12 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (161 g)

Calories327

% Daily Value*

Total fat 20g	25%
Saturated fat 4.1g	20%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 120mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary fiber 1g	4%
Total sugars 12g
Protein 24g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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