Baked Salmon Honey Garlic (Printable View)

Tender salmon fillets coated in a honey garlic glaze, baked to perfection for a quick gourmet meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, 6 oz each
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Honey Garlic Glaze

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if required)
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry, place them on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and optional crushed red pepper flakes until combined.
04 - Brush or spoon half of the glaze evenly over the salmon fillets.
05 - Bake salmon for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
06 - Remove from oven, brush remaining glaze over fillets, then return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over salmon and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The glaze does all the work, turning plain salmon into something that tastes like you spent an hour on it.
  • It bakes in fifteen minutes, which means you can have dinner on the table before the hunger meltdown starts.
  • The sweet and tangy flavor makes even picky eaters forget theyre eating fish.
02 -
  • Dry the salmon fillets completely before you brush on the oil, any moisture will steam the fish instead of letting the glaze caramelize.
  • Dont use all the glaze at once, the second coat after the first bake is what creates that restaurant quality shine.
  • Check the salmon at 12 minutes if your fillets are on the thinner side, overcooked salmon turns chalky fast.
03 -
  • For a crispier, caramelized top, switch the oven to broil for the last minute or two and watch it closely so the glaze doesnt burn.
  • Swap the honey for maple syrup if you want a deeper, earthier sweetness that pairs beautifully with the garlic and lemon.
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze evenly, it gives you more control and ensures every bite has that glossy, flavorful coating.

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