Description
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon delivers a restaurant-quality seafood experience right in your kitchen. Perfectly seared salmon coated with a sweet and savory glaze guarantees a delicious dinner that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Whisk together ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a small mixing bowl until the glaze looks smooth and glossy.
- Pat your 4 salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels to help achieve a crispy exterior.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil across a rimmed baking sheet, spreading it evenly to prevent sticking.
- Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Season each salmon fillet with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper across the top surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven and roast salmon for exactly 12-15 minutes until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove the salmon and generously brush each fillet with the prepared honey garlic glaze.
- Switch oven to broil and return salmon to the top rack for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a caramelized, crispy top without burning.
- Transfer glazed salmon to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar if you prefer a different sweetener or have dietary restrictions.
- Pat salmon fillets dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp exterior and better glaze adhesion.
- Check salmon doneness by testing with a fork – it should flake easily and appear opaque in the center.
- For extra flavor, marinate salmon in the glaze for 15-30 minutes before cooking to enhance the taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg