Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)

Salmon fillets brushed with sweet and savory honey garlic butter, roasted until caramelized and tender. Quick, elegant, and full of flavor.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

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 evenly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until fully combined.
04 - Using a pastry brush, generously coat the top and sides of each salmon fillet with the honey garlic glaze.
05 - Place in preheated oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Switch oven to broil setting for final 1 to 2 minutes for additional caramelization, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven and spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy but uses ingredients you probably already have sitting around.
  • The glaze caramelizes into this glossy, sticky coating that makes every bite feel indulgent.
  • Cleanup is almost nonexistent since everything happens on one tray.
  • It works just as well for a quiet weeknight as it does when you need to impress someone.
02 -
  • Drying the salmon before seasoning is not optional, moisture prevents the glaze from caramelizing properly.
  • Don't walk away during the broil step, I've learned this the hard way and watched beautiful fillets turn black in under a minute.
  • If your fillets are thicker than usual, add a couple extra minutes to the roasting time and check with a fork.
03 -
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly.
  • Save a little extra glaze before brushing and drizzle it over the finished fish for an extra glossy finish.
  • If you're using skin-on fillets, place them skin-side down and the skin will crisp up beautifully against the pan.
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