Description
Get restaurant-quality honey glazed salmon at home! This recipe delivers tender, flavorful fish every time.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (7 oz each)
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
Honey Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup salted butter (or olive oil)
- 5 cloves garlic (freshly minced)
- ½ cup honey (adjust for sweetness)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free option)
Instructions
Get Prepped.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.Craft Your Glaze.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Whisk until smooth and let simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.Season and Glaze.
Arrange salmon fillets on a prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour glaze over salmon, coating well.Bake the Salmon.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Spoon pan sauce over salmon for extra shine and flavor.
Finish.
Spoon remaining sauce over salmon before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
How to Reheat Salmon:
Oven: Ideal for even reheating.
Stovetop: Quick warm-up and crispy skin.
Air Fryer: Fast and crispy finish.
Tips for Perfect Honey Glazed Salmon:
Choose fillets of similar size for even cooking.
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Adjust cook time depending on salmon size.
Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer (145°F/63°C).
Troubleshooting Your Honey Glazed Salmon:
Overcooked Salmon: Use a thermometer, remove slightly before done, and watch for flaky, opaque flesh.
Undercooked Salmon: Increase cook time slightly or use a thermometer.
Glaze Too Thick: Whisk in hot water or prevent over-reducing.
Glaze Too Thin: Simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
Burnt Glaze: Cook over medium-low heat and stir frequently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 2159mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg