Description
This Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfectly caramelized in the oven for an easy, flavorful dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a healthy and impressive meal that pairs beautifully with fresh lemon wedges and parsley for a bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare oven and baking surface: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the salmon from sticking.
- Season salmon fillets: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared tray and season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Create glaze mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.
- Apply glaze to salmon: Generously brush the honey garlic glaze over the top and sides of each salmon fillet, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Roast salmon: Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Caramelize surface: Switch the oven to broil mode for the last 1-2 minutes to caramelize the glaze on the surface. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Finish and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven. Spoon any accumulated pan juices over the fillets, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Make sure to watch the salmon closely during the broil step to avoid burning the glaze.
- You can use skin-on or skinless salmon fillets based on your preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- For a low sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
