Description
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon delivers a quick, flavor-packed dinner that slides from skillet to plate in mere minutes. Sizzling salmon gets coated in a sweet-savory glaze that makes your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) salmon fillet
Sauce/Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a sizzling 400°F (200°C), preparing for a flavor-packed salmon experience.
- Thoroughly dry the salmon fillet using paper towels, then generously season with salt and pepper across its entire surface.
- Combine ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger in a small bowl, whisking until the glaze becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with anticipation.
- Carefully place the seasoned salmon into the hot skillet, allowing it to develop a gorgeous golden-brown crust for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Lovingly drench the salmon with the prepared honey garlic glaze, ensuring every inch is generously coated.
- Slide the entire skillet into the preheated oven, letting the salmon continue its culinary transformation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, checking that the salmon flakes effortlessly with a gentle fork press and appears perfectly cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a moment, allowing the glaze to settle and intensify its flavors.
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy immediately while the salmon remains warm and succulent.
Notes
- Salt the salmon just before searing to help develop a beautiful golden-brown crust and prevent moisture loss during cooking.
- Let the glaze caramelize in the oven, creating a delicious sticky coating that transforms the salmon’s flavor profile.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, safe-to-eat salmon without drying out the fish.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the recipe’s rich umami taste.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg