Baked Salmon Honey Garlic Soy (Printable)
Succulent salmon glazed with sweet honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Glaze
05 - 3 tbsp honey
06 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
12 - 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry and place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger.
04 - Spoon or brush half of the glaze over the salmon fillets.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is just cooked through.
06 - Remove from oven and immediately brush with the remaining glaze.
07 - Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Salmon transforms into something restaurant-worthy in under 30 minutes, no fancy techniques required.
- The glaze is genuinely addictive—sweet, salty, and bright all at once, with enough garlic to make you feel like you actually cooked.
- One pan means less cleanup, which honestly matters more than people admit.
02 -
- Don't overbake the salmon—it goes from perfect to dry in about two minutes, so set a timer and stick to it.
- Pat the fillets completely dry before seasoning; any excess moisture prevents the glaze from sticking and flavors from developing properly.
03 -
- Maple syrup swaps in beautifully for honey if you want a slightly deeper, earthier flavor in the glaze.
- If you can't find fresh lemon juice or need it to last, a good quality bottled lemon juice works fine, though fresh is noticeably brighter.