Honey Garlic Salmon
Baked honey garlic salmon glazed with honey, soy sauce, and garlic, then broiled until sticky and caramelized.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Instant-Read Thermometer 130-145°F is a narrow window, and a minute past it changes the texture. Worth checking early rather than late.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry and season with the salt and pepper. Drying the fish helps the glaze cling instead of sliding off.
- Whisk the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside a couple tablespoons to drizzle on at the end.
- Glaze and bake: Arrange the fillets on the baking sheet and brush generously with the rest of the glaze. Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Broil to finish: Switch the oven to broil and cook for 1-2 more minutes, watching closely, until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized at the edges. Salmon is fully cooked at 145°F; many cooks pull it at 125-130°F for a moister, medium center and let it rest a few minutes, so use a thermometer and cook it to the doneness you like.
- Garnish and serve: Drizzle with the reserved glaze and scatter green onions and sesame seeds over the top. Serve right away over rice or alongside vegetables.
Notes
Bake, then broil for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the honey glaze without drying out the fish. Salmon is fully cooked at 145°F; many cooks pull it at 125-130°F for a medium center and rest it a few minutes, so cook to your preferred doneness with a thermometer.