Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printer-Friendly)

Succulent salmon fillets brushed with sweet honey garlic butter and roasted to perfection. A quick, elegant main dish bursting with flavor.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (gluten-free if needed)
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

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

# How to Cook:

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 well combined.
04 - Brush glaze generously over the top and sides of each salmon fillet, ensuring even coating.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes 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 and achieve golden caramelization.
07 - Remove from oven. Spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns ordinary weeknight salmon into something that feels restaurant fancy without any complicated steps.
  • The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving you crispy edges and a glossy, sticky coating.
  • You probably already have most of these ingredients sitting in your pantry right now.
  • It takes less than half an hour from start to finish, so you can have dinner ready before anyone starts asking what's for dinner.
02 -
  • Drying the salmon fillets before seasoning is crucial, any moisture will prevent the glaze from sticking and caramelizing properly.
  • If you broil at the end, do not walk away, the line between perfectly caramelized and burnt is about 30 seconds.
  • Let the fillets sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking if you have time, they'll cook more evenly.
03 -
  • Choose fillets that are roughly the same thickness so they cook evenly, otherwise the thinner pieces will overcook.
  • If your honey has crystallized, warm it gently in the microwave for a few seconds before mixing the glaze.
  • Line your baking tray with parchment paper, cleanup takes seconds and nothing sticks.
  • Taste the glaze before brushing it on, if it's too sweet for your liking, add a splash more soy sauce or lemon juice.
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