Description
Honey Glazed Salmon is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, combining tender, flaky salmon with a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and fresh garlic. A quick, gourmet-style dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each, preferably wild-caught)
- 1/3 cup honey (raw or organic)
- 4 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup butter or olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped chives, lime wedges, red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter or olive oil, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer 3 minutes until glossy.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Pour glaze evenly over each piece.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily or reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes to caramelize the glaze. Spoon remaining glaze over the salmon before serving.
Notes
Use fresh salmon for best results. Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning the honey glaze. Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx. 235g)
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 588mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 82mg