Baked Salmon Honey Garlic (Printable Version)

Tender baked salmon fillets brushed with a sweet honey garlic glaze, perfect for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ For the Salmon

01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For the Honey Garlic Glaze

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Spoon half of the glaze over the salmon fillets, reserving the rest for later.
05 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is just opaque in the center.
06 - Meanwhile, pour the remaining glaze into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
07 - Remove salmon from the oven. Drizzle with the thickened glaze. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze strikes that perfect sweet and savory balance that makes everyone at the table go quiet for that first bite
  • You get that elegant restaurant style presentation with barely any effort at all
  • The leftovers make an absolutely phenomenal salad topping the next day
02 -
  • Patting the salmon completely dry before seasoning makes a huge difference in how well the glaze sticks
  • Watch closely during the last few minutes because the honey glaze can go from perfect to burned quickly
  • Letting the salmon rest for just 2 minutes after baking helps the juices redistribute for better texture
03 -
  • If you want that gorgeous caramelized top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end but watch it like a hawk
  • Arctic char or steelhead trout work beautifully as substitutes if salmon is not available

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