Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Roasted salmon fillets with sweet honey garlic glaze, caramelized and tender. An elegant main dish ready in 25 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Honey Garlic Glaze

03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten-free preferred
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place on prepared tray. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until fully combined.
04 - Brush the honey garlic mixture generously over the top and sides of each salmon fillet.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Switch to broil setting for final 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning and achieve caramelization.
07 - Remove from oven. Spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into a sticky, sweet crust that makes even skeptics fall for salmon.
  • It takes less than half an hour from fridge to table, perfect for weeknights or last minute guests.
  • The balance of honey, garlic, and lemon feels fancy but requires no special skills.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully or flake into salads the next day.
02 -
  • Always pat the salmon dry before glazing or the sauce will slide right off.
  • Dont skip the broil step if you want that restaurant style caramelized crust.
  • If your fillets are thicker than 170 g, add a couple extra minutes to the roasting time.
  • Leftover glaze can be drizzled over roasted vegetables or brushed onto chicken thighs.
03 -
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly.
  • Reserve a tablespoon of glaze to brush on right before serving for an extra glossy finish.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the salmon a minute or two early to avoid overcooking.
  • Line your tray with foil under the parchment for even easier cleanup.
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