Description
This easy honey glazed salmon recipe features tender, juicy salmon fillets coated in a sweet, sticky honey, soy, and citrus glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a healthy, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Tuck thinner ends under if needed for even cooking.
- Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the glaze. Brush or spoon the remaining glaze generously over the tops and sides of each salmon fillet.
- Bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes, depending on thickness. Salmon should be opaque at the thickest part and flake easily with a fork.
- At the 6-minute mark, remove the tray and brush the tops with the reserved glaze. Return to oven.
- Optional: For a sticky, slightly charred finish, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove salmon from oven and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately, drizzling any extra glaze from the pan over the top.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before glazing for best caramelization. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Broil at the end for a crispier glaze, but watch closely to avoid burning. Leftovers keep well and are great for meal prep. Glaze can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 30
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