Description
This Honey Glazed Salmon recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender salmon fillets baked to perfection with a luscious honey-soy glaze. The glaze incorporates a zesty mix of lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon mustard, enhanced with warm spices like ground ginger and a hint of black pepper. Perfect for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner or an impressive yet simple dish for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 lb salmon fillets
Honey Glaze
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s at the ideal temperature for baking the salmon evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent the salmon from sticking and for easier cleanup.
- Arrange Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if the skin is intact, to help keep the fish moist while cooking.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and salt until well combined to create the flavorful glaze.
- Coat Salmon: Using a spoon or brush, generously coat the top of each salmon fillet with the honey glaze mixture, making sure each piece is evenly covered but not flooded.
- Bake Salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Check Doneness: Gently insert a fork into the thickest part of the fillet to test for doneness; it should separate into flakes with little resistance.
- Optional Broil: For a caramelized finish, broil the salmon on high for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
- Rest: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Serve the honey-glazed salmon immediately, garnished with additional lemon wedges or fresh herbs if desired to enhance presentation and flavor.
Notes
- The salmon skin, if left on, helps to keep the fillets moist and makes handling easier but can be removed before eating if preferred.
- The broiling step is optional but recommended for a slightly crisp and caramelized glaze.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze by varying the amount of honey to your taste preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
