Baked Salmon Honey Garlic (Printable Version)

Tender salmon fillets glazed in honey garlic sauce, baked to perfection for an effortless meal.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

02 - 3 tablespoons honey

03 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

07 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)

08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

02 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ginger (if using), and black pepper in a small bowl.

03 - Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet skin-side down and pat dry with paper towels.

04 - Brush or spoon honey garlic glaze generously over each fillet.

05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and is cooked through. For extra caramelization, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.

06 - Transfer salmon to plates, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

01 -

It's genuinely fast enough for a weeknight but tastes like you spent hours thinking about dinner.
The glaze is forgiving and gets better with the broiler's heat, no fancy equipment needed.
Salmon becomes incredibly tender when you stop second-guessing yourself and just trust the timing.

02 -

Salmon cooks faster than you think, and overcooked salmon becomes dry and chalky; set a timer and check at 12 minutes.
Pat the fillets completely dry before glazing because moisture is the enemy of a proper glaze caramelization.

03 -

Use skin-on salmon if you can find it; the skin becomes crispy and acts as a natural insulator that keeps the flesh moist.
Don't skip the broiler finish if you have time; 1 to 2 minutes under high heat transforms the glaze from shiny to caramelized in a way the regular oven can't.