Description
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that brings together tender salmon fillets and a sticky, sweet, and tangy glaze in just 20 minutes. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, making it a versatile addition to your meal repertoire. The delightful combination of honey and garlic enhances the natural flavors of the fish, leaving everyone at the table impressed. Serve it alongside fresh salads, steamed vegetables, or fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- Red pepper flakes and salt to taste
- Optional: Chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
- Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet and place the salmon fillets inside.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily or reaches an internal temperature of 135-145°F.
- While the salmon bakes, heat the glaze mixture in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it bubbles and reduces by half (about 3-5 minutes).
- Once baked, combine the salmon with the reduced glaze in the skillet and baste each piece before serving.
- Garnish with chopped scallions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg