Baked Salmon with Honey Garlic Glaze (Printable View)

Succulent salmon fillets with sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, baked to perfection in just 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish

01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, 6 oz each
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Honey Garlic Glaze

04 - 1/4 cup honey
05 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnishes

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. Arrange fillets on prepared baking sheet.
03 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until fully combined.
04 - Spoon or brush honey garlic glaze evenly over each salmon fillet, coating thoroughly.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - For enhanced caramelization, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The honey garlic glaze creates this perfect sticky coating that you might find yourself swiping your finger through on the plate when nobody's looking.
  • Even with minimal prep time, the combination of ingredients makes guests think you spent hours in the kitchen perfecting this restaurant-worthy dish.
02 -
  • Overcooking salmon is the single biggest mistake - it continues cooking for a minute or two after removal from the oven, so take it out when it's just shy of being fully done.
  • The thickness of your salmon fillets dramatically affects cooking time - a 1-inch thick piece might need 15 minutes, while a thinner piece could be done in 10.
03 -
  • For an incredible flavor boost, add a half teaspoon of grated fresh ginger to the glaze - I discovered this by accident when trying to use up produce, and now I never make it without ginger.
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking - cold fish straight from the refrigerator cooks unevenly and can remain raw in the center while the outside edges overcook.

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