Description
Get restaurant-quality honey glazed salmon at home! This recipe delivers tender, flavorful fish every time.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (7 oz each)
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
Honey Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup salted butter (or olive oil)
- 5 cloves garlic (freshly minced)
- ½ cup honey (adjust for sweetness)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free option)
Instructions
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Get Prepped.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. -
Craft Your Glaze.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Whisk until smooth and let simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened. -
Season and Glaze.
Arrange salmon fillets on a prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour glaze over salmon, coating well. -
Bake the Salmon.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Spoon pan sauce over salmon for extra shine and flavor.
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Finish.
Spoon remaining sauce over salmon before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
How to Reheat Salmon:
Oven: Ideal for even reheating.
Stovetop: Quick warm-up and crispy skin.
Air Fryer: Fast and crispy finish.
Tips for Perfect Honey Glazed Salmon:
Choose fillets of similar size for even cooking.
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
Adjust cook time depending on salmon size.
Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer (145°F/63°C).
Troubleshooting Your Honey Glazed Salmon:
Overcooked Salmon: Use a thermometer, remove slightly before done, and watch for flaky, opaque flesh.
Undercooked Salmon: Increase cook time slightly or use a thermometer.
Glaze Too Thick: Whisk in hot water or prevent over-reducing.
Glaze Too Thin: Simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.
Burnt Glaze: Cook over medium-low heat and stir frequently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 2159mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 62mg