Once I Made 20-minute Salmon, I’ve Never Cooked It Another Way

Get flaky, tender salmon without turning on the oven.

Lemony, umami-packed salmon is prepared in under 20 minutes, making a perfect weeknight dinner. Alex Lepe/TNS

One of the easiest, most delicious dinners you can make in under 20 minutes is salmon (whether it’s baked in the oven or pan seared ). At The Kitchn, we’ve got loads of easy salmon recipes like honey garlic salmon or lemon pepper salmon. But if you’re in the mood for a new recipe that’s zesty, bright, and still packed with umami, let me introduce you to my lemon-soy glazed salmon. It hits all the right flavor notes, and is perfect on top of steamed rice.

Why You’ll Love It

Between the bright, savory glaze and crispy, flaky salmon, this dish is so tender and flavorful. And you don’t even need to turn on your oven!

Many of the ingredients you’ll need are pantry staples. Plus, it only takes 20 minutes to make, start to finish.

Key Ingredients

Lemon: You want to get medium, firm lemons. Be sure to slice thinly so that the lemon slices get caramelized and are tender to the bite (without being too acidic). If you want something sweeter, you can also use Meyer lemons for the recipe.