Baked Salmon Honey Glaze (Printable version)

Savory baked salmon with a sticky honey garlic glaze, offering a quick and elegant main dish packed with flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry, place on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard if using.
04 - Pour half of the glaze over the salmon fillets, reserving the remainder for later use.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
06 - While salmon bakes, simmer reserved glaze in a small saucepan over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
07 - Remove salmon from oven, brush or drizzle with thickened glaze, garnish with chopped herbs, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving you that restaurant-quality shine without any fuss.
  • Everything comes together in under half an hour, so its perfect when you want something impressive but dont have much time.
  • The sweet-savory balance makes even picky eaters ask for seconds.
02 -
  • If your fillets are thin, check them at 10 minutes. Overcooked salmon turns chalky and loses all that buttery texture.
  • Dont skip simmering the reserved glaze. It thickens up and becomes almost syrupy, which makes a huge difference when you brush it on at the end.
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze evenly, especially after baking. It looks more polished and you waste less.
  • If youre cooking for a crowd, double the glaze recipe. People will want extra to drizzle over their rice.

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