Description
This Honey Glazed Salmon recipe is a weeknight dinner dream—deliciously tender salmon fillets baked in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe brings restaurant-level flavor to your kitchen using simple ingredients. The buttery glaze caramelizes in the oven, blanketing the salmon in golden goodness that’s sure to impress your family or guests. It’s ideal for busy nights and customizable for gluten free diets—just use Tamari in place of soy sauce. Serve it straight from the pan for an effortless and elegant meal.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (7 oz each)
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup salted butter (or olive oil)
- 5 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1/2 cup honey (adjust for sweetness)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free option)
Instructions
- Get Prepped. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. This ensures your salmon won’t stick and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Craft Your Glaze. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter (or olive oil), soy sauce, honey, and freshly minced garlic. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and let it simmer for about 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season and Glaze. Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on your prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle each fillet evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Next, pour the honey glaze generously over the fillets, coating each piece well for maximum flavor.
- Bake the Salmon. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For added shine and flavor, spoon some pan sauce over each fillet before serving.
- Finish and Serve. Once done, spoon any remaining caramelized glaze from the baking sheet over the salmon. Serve immediately, ideally with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose salmon fillets of similar size for even cooking.
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor—avoid pre-minced options.
- The 12-minute bake time is perfect for 5-7 oz fillets. Larger pieces may need a couple of extra minutes.
- For optimal doneness, check salmon with an instant-read thermometer (145°F/63°C).
- If reheating leftovers, use the oven, stovetop, or air fryer for best results.
- Dilute a too-thick glaze with 1-2 tablespoons of hot water; thicken a thin one by simmering longer or adding a cornstarch slurry.
- If the glaze burns, strain out burnt bits using a fine mesh sieve and use the remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approx 7 oz)
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 2159mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
