Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Print Version)

Caramelized salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces 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 preferred
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

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 and arrange on prepared tray. Season both sides lightly 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, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - For enhanced caramelization, switch to broil setting for final 1 to 2 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven, spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes expensive but uses pantry staples you probably already own.
  • The glaze does all the work while you stand back and let the oven handle it.
  • Its fancy enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight when youre too tired to think.
  • Cleanup is one tray and a bowl, which means youre done before the dishes pile up.
02 -
  • Pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning or the glaze will slide right off instead of clinging to the surface.
  • Dont walk away during the broil step because that thin line between caramelized and charred is about thirty seconds.
  • If your fillets are thick (over an inch), add a couple extra minutes to the roasting time so the center cooks through.
03 -
  • Reserve a tablespoon of the glaze before brushing it on the raw fish, then drizzle it over the cooked salmon for extra shine and safety.
  • If youre meal prepping, roast the salmon without broiling, then reheat gently and broil just before serving so it stays moist.
  • Use a meat thermometer if youre unsure, the center should hit 63°C (145°F) for perfectly cooked, flaky salmon.
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