HONEY GARLIC SALMON
This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that features salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It’s easy to prepare and can be cooked in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish or oven-safe skillet
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 basting brush (optional)
- 1 fish spatula or tongs
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon about 6 oz each
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger (if using), olive oil, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste and place them skin-side down in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon fillets, reserving a few tablespoons for basting.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through. Baste the salmon with the reserved sauce halfway through the cooking time for extra flavor.
- Once done, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve the Honey Garlic Salmon with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
You can substitute the salmon with other types of fish, but cooking times may vary.
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.