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Summer Crockpot Recipes Honey Garlic Salmon

Summer crockpot recipes don’t have to be heavy or complicated. This honey garlic salmon proves that with just a few ingredients, you can bring big flavor to the table without heating up your whole kitchen. I love how the slow cooker does all the work while I get to relax, or maybe sneak in a little porch time with a cold drink. The tender salmon soaks up that sweet, garlicky glaze, and honestly, every bite feels like a reward after a long day. When I first tried this dish, I wasn’t sure how salmon would hold up in the crockpot. Spoiler: it turns out melt-in-your-mouth amazing. That gentle cooking makes the fish so soft, and the glaze clings to every flake. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner but special enough to set down in front of someone you’re trying to impress. If you’re hunting for Best Crockpot Recipes Dinners or Healthy Crockpot Recipes that don’t taste like you gave up on flavor, this one checks both boxes. It’s part of my go-to list of Crockpot Recipes Easy, and I think it’ll sneak onto yours too. A healthy crockpot recipe that still feels indulgent? Yes, please.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Best Crockpot Recipes Dinners, Crockpot Recipes, Crockpot Recipes Easy, healthy crockpot recipe, Healthy Crockpot Recipes, Summer crockpot recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Place salmon fillets in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Carefully remove salmon and drizzle with sauce from the slow cooker.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.