Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Tender salmon fillets glazed with honey, garlic, and butter, then roasted until caramelized. An elegant main dish ready in just 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz 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
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 Steps:

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. Place on prepared tray and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, gluten-free soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until fully combined.
04 - Brush the glaze generously over the top and sides of each salmon fillet using a pastry brush.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Switch oven to broil setting for the final 1 to 2 minutes to achieve caramelization, watching carefully to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven. Spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes expensive but uses pantry staples you already own.
  • The glaze does all the work while you set the table or finish a drink.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste amazing cold over greens the next day.
02 -
  • Dry your salmon thoroughly before seasoning or the glaze will slide right off and pool instead of cling.
  • Dont walk away during the broil step, honey burns in seconds and turns from caramel to bitter char.
  • Let the salmon rest on the tray for a minute after pulling it out, the residual heat finishes the cooking without drying it out.
03 -
  • Use a silicone brush instead of bristle, it wont shed into the glaze and is easier to clean.
  • If you have time, let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly.
  • Line your tray with foil under the parchment if youre worried about leaks, the glaze can drip and bake onto the pan edges.
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