Baked Salmon Honey Glaze (Printable Version)

Tender salmon fillets dressed in a sweet honey garlic glaze, ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, approximately 5.3 oz each, skin optional

→ Marinade & Glaze

02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free optional)
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper or lightly greased baking dish.
02 - Whisk honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking tray and evenly spoon the glaze mixture over each piece.
04 - Bake fillets for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked.
05 - Broil the salmon under high heat for 2 minutes to caramelize the glaze, monitoring to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from oven, allow to rest 2 minutes, then garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze is a perfect balance—sticky, garlicky, and just sweet enough without tasting like dessert.
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, so weeknight cooking actually feels manageable.
  • Salmon stays impossibly moist thanks to the honey-soy mixture creating a protective coat as it bakes.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period—those two minutes make the difference between salmon that's moist and salmon that's dry, and it really does matter.
  • If you broil for the caramelized glaze, stay in the kitchen and watch—broilers are unpredictable, and you can go from perfect to burnt in 30 seconds.
  • Mince your garlic fresh rather than using jarred; the flavor is brighter and actually makes the whole dish feel lighter.
03 -
  • For extra depth, add a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze—it adds complexity without heat.
  • Swap maple syrup for honey if you have it on hand; the result is slightly earthier but equally delicious.

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