Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Print Version)

Roasted salmon fillets brushed with honey garlic butter glaze. Sweet, savory, and elegantly simple for weeknight dinners.

# 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 gluten-free 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes expensive but uses ingredients you probably already have in the pantry.
  • The glaze caramelizes into a glossy shell that makes plain salmon taste like something from a restaurant.
  • You can have dinner on the table in under half an hour without breaking a sweat.
  • It works just as well for a quiet weeknight as it does when you're trying to impress someone.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the salmon or it will dry out, check it at 12 minutes and pull it as soon as it flakes.
  • If your fillets are thin, reduce the roasting time by a few minutes to avoid rubbery texture.
  • The glaze can burn quickly under the broiler, so stay close and peek every 30 seconds.
03 -
  • Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before roasting so it cooks more evenly.
  • Use a silicone brush instead of bristles, it's easier to clean and won't leave hairs behind in the glaze.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the salmon a minute or two early to avoid overcooking.
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