Baked Salmon with Honey Garlic (Printable)

Oven-cooked salmon glazed in a sweet honey garlic sauce, ideal for a flavorful, easy dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless

→ Honey Garlic Glaze

02 - 3 tablespoons honey
03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Combine honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, grated ginger (if using), and black pepper in a small bowl; whisk until blended.
03 - Place salmon fillets skin side down on the prepared baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels.
04 - Brush or spoon the honey garlic glaze evenly over each fillet.
05 - Bake salmon for 12 to 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked. For a caramelized finish, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.
06 - Transfer salmon to plates, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into something glossy and irresistible in just 15 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel special.
  • Salmon practically cooks itself in the oven, leaving you free to set the table or pour a glass of wine instead of hovering over the stove.
02 -
  • Pat your salmon dry before the glaze goes on, or you'll end up with a watery pool instead of a caramelized coat.
  • The difference between perfect and overdone salmon is maybe two minutes, so set a timer and trust it more than you trust your gut feeling.
03 -
  • If your oven runs hot or cool, know that salmon can go from perfect to dry in under a minute, so adjusting time by a few minutes might be necessary on your second attempt.
  • The broiler step at the end is optional but transforms a nice glaze into one with a subtle char and caramelized edges that feel restaurant-quality.

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