Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Succulent salmon fillets brushed with sweet and savory honey garlic butter, roasted until caramelized and tender in just 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (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
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry and arrange on the prepared tray. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, 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 the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Switch to broil setting for the final 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning and develop caramelized edges.
07 - Remove from oven. Spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into a sticky, glossy coating that looks and tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, with most of that time being hands-off roasting.
  • The balance of sweet honey, sharp garlic, and bright lemon makes every bite interesting without overwhelming the fish.
  • It works for both a quiet dinner alone and a table full of people you want to feed well.
02 -
  • Drying the salmon thoroughly before seasoning is the single most important step for a glaze that clings and caramelizes instead of sliding off.
  • If your fillets are thicker than average, add a few extra minutes to the roasting time and check for doneness by gently pressing the thickest part with a fork.
  • The glaze can burn quickly under the broiler, so if you use that final step, stay close and watch through the oven door.
03 -
  • Reserve a spoonful of the glaze before brushing it on the raw salmon, then drizzle it over the cooked fish for an extra burst of flavor without any food safety concerns.
  • If your salmon has skin, place it skin-side down on the tray so the glaze coats the flesh and the skin crisps against the pan.
  • For perfectly even cooking, choose fillets that are similar in thickness or fold the thinner tail end under itself to create a more uniform shape.
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