Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)

Salmon fillets roasted with honey garlic butter for a sweet and savory caramelized flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Honey Garlic Glaze

04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry and arrange on the prepared tray. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
04 - Brush the glaze generously over the top and sides of each salmon fillet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to achieve extra caramelization, monitoring carefully to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven, spoon any pan juices over the fillets, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in 25 minutes, which means weeknight elegance without the stress.
  • That caramelized glaze tastes like you've been cooking all day, but the secret is just honey, garlic, and butter doing what they do best.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people assume you're more skilled in the kitchen than you actually are.
02 -
  • Pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning—any surface moisture will steam the fish instead of letting the glaze caramelize onto it.
  • Don't walk away during the broil step if you use it; the difference between caramelized and charred happens in about 30 seconds.
  • The glaze thickens slightly as the salmon cooks, so don't worry if it looks thin when you brush it on.
03 -
  • Invest in a good pastry brush—cheaper ones shed bristles into your glaze, and it's a small frustration that's easy to avoid.
  • If you're cooking for guests and worried about timing, prepare the glaze and pat the salmon dry up to an hour ahead; assembly and cooking happen in the final 20 minutes.
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