This honey garlic salmon recipe features a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for an easy dinner. The glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the fish tender and moist.
Perfect for fall dinners, this healthy meal is quick to prepare and perfect for cozy cooking at home. Serve it alongside your favorite vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
This dish showcases salmon fillets coated in a delicious honey garlic glaze, baked to perfection. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and serves 2 people.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the honey garlic marinade over them. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Salmon: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the marinated salmon fillets on the sheet, skin-side down. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Glaze the Salmon: During the last 5 minutes of baking, brush the salmon with additional marinade for extra flavor.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 fillets
- Calories: 300kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
