Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Succulent salmon brushed with sweet and savory honey garlic butter, then roasted until caramelized and tender.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces 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 chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How To Make:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than half an hour from start to finish, perfect when youre short on time but want something impressive.
  • The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, giving you that restaurant quality finish without any fuss.
  • You probably have most of these ingredients already, and the flavor payoff is huge.
02 -
  • Pat the salmon completely dry before you season it, any moisture will prevent the glaze from sticking and caramelizing properly.
  • Dont skip the broil step if you have time, those extra two minutes under high heat create a gorgeous caramelized crust that takes the dish to the next level.
  • If your fillets are thicker than usual, add a couple more minutes to the roasting time and check for doneness with a fork.
03 -
  • Make extra glaze and set aside half before brushing the salmon, then drizzle the reserved portion over your side dishes or rice for extra flavor.
  • If youre cooking for a crowd, double the recipe and use two trays, just rotate them halfway through for even browning.
  • Let the salmon rest for a minute or two after it comes out of the oven, this helps the juices redistribute and keeps every bite moist.
Go Back