Description
Honey glazed salmon delivers restaurant-quality seafood right to your dinner table in under 20 minutes, with a delicious sweet and savory glaze that makes your taste buds dance. Crispy edges, tender center, and a golden honey coating guarantee a meal that everyone at the table will absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (5–7 oz each)
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
Glaze:
- ½ cup salted butter
- 5 garlic cloves
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to catch drips and simplify cleanup.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup honey, and ¼ cup soy sauce. Whisk ingredients until they blend smoothly.
- Simmer the glaze for exactly 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
- Arrange 4 salmon fillets (5-7 oz each) on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each fillet with ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Brush each salmon fillet generously with the warm honey glaze, ensuring complete coverage across the surface.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 425°F oven. Bake for precisely 12 minutes until your salmon turns opaque and flakes easily when prodded with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven. Drizzle the remaining pan glaze over the fillets for an extra burst of flavor just before serving.
Notes
- Pick fresh, high-quality salmon with a bright color and firm texture for the best results.
- Avoid overcooking by checking the salmon at 10 minutes, as thinner fillets might need less time in the oven.
- For a lower-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener or stevia.
- Pat salmon fillets dry before seasoning to help the glaze adhere better and create a more even, caramelized surface.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 591 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg