Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Salmon fillets brushed with honey garlic butter and roasted to perfection. Sweet, savory, and ready in just 25 minutes.

# Components:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz 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
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry and place 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 combined.
04 - Brush glaze generously over the top and sides of each salmon fillet.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Switch to broil setting for final 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven. Spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into a sweet, garlicky crust that clings to every bite without overwhelming the salmon.
  • It takes less than half an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknights or impromptu dinner guests.
  • You can swap ingredients easily—maple syrup for honey, tamari for soy sauce—and it still turns out beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the salmon dry—wet fillets won't caramelize properly and the glaze will slide right off.
  • If your fillets vary in thickness, check the thinnest one first to avoid overcooking while the thicker pieces finish.
  • Save any leftover glaze to drizzle over rice or roasted vegetables—it's too good to waste.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking the salmon at 10 minutes to avoid drying it out.
  • Line your tray with foil under the parchment if you want zero cleanup—just toss it all when you're done.
  • For a restaurant-style finish, garnish with sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onions along with the parsley.
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