Honey-Glazed Salmon Recipe

Are you sick of plain salmon? This honey-glazed salmon will make your dinner better. The sauce, which is sweet and garlicky, caramelizes perfectly, making each bite taste amazing. And you can’t resist the salmon, which is juicy and tender. If you prefer another quick option, try this easy healthy air-fried salmon. And did we say it only takes 20 minutes to make?

Ingredients

• Four 7-ounce salmon fillets
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt
• 2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup salted butter (or olive oil)
• 5 cloves garlic (freshly minced)
• ½ cup honey (you can adjust the amount of honey for sweetness)
• ¼ cup soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free option)

Instructions

1. Get ready

Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Put parchment paper or foil on a baking sheet to make it easier to clean up.

Get Prepped. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

2. Make your glaze

Put the butter, soy sauce, honey, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk until smooth, then let it cook for three minutes. The sauce will get a little thicker.

Craft your Glaze. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Whisk until smooth and let it simmer for 3 minutes – the sauce will thicken slightly.

3. Add seasoning and glaze

Put the salmon fillets on the baking sheet you made. Add a lot of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the food. Pour the delicious glaze over the salmon, making sure to cover it well. For another variation, you might also like this flavorful baked salmon with lemon parsley.
Note: Don’t marinate ahead of time. The caramelized sauce and spices will give your honey-glazed salmon a lot of flavor. For other quick protein ideas, consider an easy garlic butter steak bites recipe.

Add spices and glaze. Put the salmon fillets on the baking sheet you prepared. Add a lot of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the food. Pour the delicious glaze over the salmon, making sure to cover it well.
Note: Skip pre-marinating – the caramelized sauce and seasoning add plenty of flavor to your honey glazed salmon.

4. Cook the salmon in the oven

Bake for 12 minutes, or until the salmon is done and flakes easily. Make those fillets shine even more! For the best flavor, pour any pan sauce over the salmon. If you enjoy quick seafood, consider making perfectly crispy air fryer fried shrimp. Serve right away and enjoy!

5. Done

Add any extra sauce to the salmon with a spoon for more flavor, and then serve right away. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side like easy homemade garlic bread with parmesan.