Honey Glazed Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for a healthier option
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for a Hot Honey Salmon twist
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Place the salmon filets on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the honey garlic glaze.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and cooked through.
- For extra caramelization, broil for the last 2 minutes until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a minute before garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm with rice, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a drizzle of Honey Sriracha Salmon glaze before serving.
Swap soy sauce for coconut aminos to make this a healthier Salmon Recipes Baked Healthy option.
This glaze also works great for Honey Mustard Salmon or even Honey Lemon Salmon by adjusting the flavors slightly.
If you love recipes from The Chunky Chef, this dish will be a new favorite in your seafood rotation!
Swap soy sauce for coconut aminos to make this a healthier Salmon Recipes Baked Healthy option.
This glaze also works great for Honey Mustard Salmon or even Honey Lemon Salmon by adjusting the flavors slightly.
If you love recipes from The Chunky Chef, this dish will be a new favorite in your seafood rotation!
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