Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Print)

Succulent salmon fillets brushed with honey garlic butter and roasted until caramelized and tender in just 25 minutes.

# 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
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 baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Arrange on prepared tray and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - Whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, gluten-free soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in small bowl until thoroughly combined.
04 - Brush glaze generously over top and sides of each salmon fillet using pastry brush.
05 - Roast in preheated 400°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with fork and is cooked through.
06 - Switch oven to broil setting for final 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning and achieve golden caramelization.
07 - Remove from oven. Spoon accumulated pan juices over salmon and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms weeknight cooking into something that feels special without any fuss or fancy techniques.
  • The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a glossy, restaurant-quality finish every single time.
  • You only need one bowl, one tray, and a handful of ingredients you probably already have.
  • It works for quiet dinners alone or when you need to impress someone without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Do not skip patting the salmon dry; wet fish steams instead of roasting and the glaze will slide right off.
  • If your fillets are different sizes, check the thinner ones a minute or two early to avoid overcooking.
  • Leftover glaze in the bowl can be drizzled over the salmon halfway through roasting for an extra glossy finish.
03 -
  • Line your baking tray with foil under the parchment for even easier cleanup and zero scrubbing.
  • Double the glaze recipe and save half to drizzle over the finished salmon or toss with roasted vegetables.
  • If you love heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze for a sweet-spicy kick that balances beautifully.
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