Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Print Version)

Tender salmon fillets brushed with honey garlic butter glaze and roasted to caramelized perfection. An elegant main dish ready in 25 minutes.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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 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 Steps:

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. Place on prepared tray and season both sides lightly with salt and freshly ground black 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 the glaze generously over the top and sides of each salmon fillet, ensuring even coating.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - For extra caramelization, switch oven to broil setting for final 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven. Spoon any accumulated pan juices over salmon and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into a glossy, golden coat that tastes like restaurant quality but takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • Only one pan to clean, and the whole thing comes together faster than most side dishes.
  • Sweet honey balances the sharpness of garlic and lemon so perfectly that even picky eaters ask for seconds.
02 -
  • Always pat the salmon dry before seasoning, moisture on the surface will steam the fish instead of letting the glaze caramelize.
  • If you use the broiler, stay nearby and watch through the oven window, the glaze can go from perfect to burnt in seconds.
  • Let the salmon rest on the counter for 10 minutes before cooking so it roasts evenly and doesn't shock the center with cold.
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush with silicone bristles instead of natural bristles, they distribute the glaze more evenly and are easier to clean.
  • Reserve a spoonful of the glaze before brushing it on raw fish, then drizzle that fresh glaze over the cooked salmon for an extra glossy finish and food safety peace of mind.
  • If your fillets have skin, place them skin-side down and leave them that way, the skin protects the flesh and crisps up beautifully against the pan.
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