Description
Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon is a quick and flavorful dinner recipe featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey-garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances natural sweetness from honey with the zest of garlic and lemon, enhanced by umami-rich soy sauce. It’s healthy, impressive in presentation, and versatile enough to pair with a variety of sides for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 fresh skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Honey-Garlic Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or orange/lime juice for variation)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until fully combined and smooth to form a glossy glaze.
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels, then lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
- Glaze the Salmon: Brush a generous layer of the honey-garlic glaze over each piece of salmon, ensuring every inch is covered for maximum flavor.
- Cook on the Stove or in the Oven:
For stovetop: heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and place salmon skin-side down, cooking for 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets, brush on more glaze, and cook another 3-4 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
For oven: preheat to 400°F (200°C), place glazed salmon on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked and golden. - Final Glaze and Serve: Once cooked, brush any remaining glaze onto the salmon for an extra shiny finish before plating to impress both visually and in flavor.
Notes
- Choose quality salmon for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook; salmon is best slightly pink in the center for moistness.
- Use a silicone brush for even glaze application without waste.
- Rest the salmon for a couple of minutes after cooking to let juices settle.
- Simmer the honey-garlic mixture briefly if a thicker glaze is desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Salmon, Glazed Salmon, Quick Salmon Recipe, Healthy Salmon Dinner, Weeknight Salmon
