Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable version)

Salmon fillets brushed with sweet honey garlic butter and roasted until caramelized. An elegant, flavorful main dish ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz 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
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges for serving

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks and tastes like restaurant quality but uses pantry staples and takes less time than ordering delivery.
  • The glaze does all the work, turning simple fillets into something glossy, caramelized, and impossible to stop eating.
  • You can have it on the table in 25 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights or last minute guests.
02 -
  • Pat the salmon completely dry before seasoning or the glaze will slide right off and pool on the tray instead of sticking to the fish.
  • Do not skip the broil step if you want that restaurant style caramelized crust, but stay nearby because it can burn in under a minute.
  • Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to apply the glaze evenly, making sure every surface is coated for maximum flavor.
03 -
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly and stays tender in the center.
  • If your fillets are thicker than an inch, add an extra 2 to 3 minutes to the roasting time and check for doneness with a fork.
  • Save any leftover glaze and toss it with roasted vegetables or drizzle it over rice, it is too good to waste.
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