Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Recipe

YUM!! I absolutely love this easy honey garlic glazed salmon recipe. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The combination of delicious honey, garlic, tamari, and a bit of cayenne for that extra boost in flavor is just amazing on top of a nice piece of salmon.

With simple ingredients that can be snatched up at the grocery store last minute, this is one of the best salmon recipes I’ve found and makes a fantastic, easy dinner the whole family can enjoy.

Plus, this easy recipe is also great for a date night or a weeknight meal because it is impressive, yet only requires a few basic ingredients. And you don’t even need to marinate the salmon ahead of time!

The only things you have to do are to bake the salmon and make the glaze. And in just 25 mins or less you have a delicious, healthy main dish.

Here is how to make this simple recipe!

How to make honey glazed salmon

To make this healthy salmon recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 6- oz salmon filets sustainably sourced
• 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee melted
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/16 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp tamari or coconut aminos*
• 1 clove garlic finely minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 green onion thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

*If using coconut aminos add a bit of sea salt to the glaze

How to cook honey glazed salmon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees f and grease baking dish with butter or ghee. Then, place salmon filets in the dish in a single layer and brush on the rest of the butter or ghee using a pastry brush, then sprinkle on sea salt and pepper.

Now, set the baking dish aside and prepare the honey garlic glaze.

Next, bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium heat to medium-high heat. After it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 5-6 minutes or until you have a thick glaze that coats the back of a metal spoon.

Then, while the honey glaze is reducing, you can bake the salmon. Once you have a preheated oven, place salmon fillets in the oven on the center rack and bake for about 12-14 minutes for fillets around 1” thick in the center.

You can adjust the cook time based on the thickness of your fillets. But the flesh should be opaque and flake easily with a fork when cooked through.

However, take care not to overcook the salmon. If you have a meat thermometer, you can use it to ensure the salmon cooks to an internal temperature of 120 to 125 degrees F.

Then, remove the fillets to plates and spoon about half of the glaze over the fillets. Pour any extra honey garlic sauce in a small bowl for serving and store any leftover salmon in an airtight container.

Last, top the salmon with green onion slices and sesame seeds and serve!

Is it better to bake or pan fry salmon?

Cooking salmon is very easy but there is some debate on whether to bake it or pan fry it.

Baking is the healthier method because it uses less oil, but if you like salmon skin, cooking it in a hot pan ensures you get that crispy surface of the fish. A large skillet, even cast iron skillets, are the best ways to cook salmon in a pan.

First, cook skin side up until the first side of salmon is golden brown, then flip over and cook the second side until skin reaches desired crispiness.

Alternatively, you could also cook your salmon in air fryer, which gives you the crispiness without any extra oils.

What to serve with honey glazed salmon

My favorite ways to serve honey salmon are alongside some roasted asparagus, broccolini, cauliflower rice, brown rice, or a nice salad for a complete meal.

Optional seasonings and ingredients include:

• Brown sugar instead of honey
• Red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or sriracha sauce to add a bit of extra spice
• Soy sauce if you can’t find tamari or coconut aminos
• Olive oil or high-quality vegetable oil in place of butter or ghee
• Fresh ginger and a dash of sesame oil for extra Asian flavor profile
• Fresh lime juice in place of lemon juice
• Onion powder to season the fish
• Lime zest for garnish

Of course, my honey garlic salmon recipe is gluten free, but can also be easily made paleo by subbing coconut aminos for the tamari.

Just make sure to add a bit of sea salt to the glaze if you decide to use coconut aminos, as it is less salty than tamari.

Other fresh salmon recipes to try next time:

Flaming Salmon Sushi

One Pan Maple Garlic Salmon

Coconut Lime Salmon

Baked Teriyaki Salmon

Simple Honey Glazed Salmon

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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Paleo
• Whole30
• Pescatarian

5 from 33 votes

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Prep Time: 13 minutes mins

Cook Time: 12 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients 

• 2 6- oz salmon fillets sustainably sourced
• 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee melted
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/16 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp tamari or coconut aminos*
• 1 clove garlic finely minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 green onion thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• *If using coconut aminos add a bit of sea salt to the glaze

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400ºF/205ºC.
• Grease baking dish with butter or ghee.
• Place salmon salmon fillets in the dish and brush on the rest of the butter or ghee using a pastry brush.
• Sprinkle on sea salt and pepper.
• Set the baking dish aside and prepare the glaze.
• To make the glaze, add honey, lemon juice, tamari, minced garlic, and cayenne pepper to a small saucepan.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a flat-headed wooden spoon or heat-resistant rubber spatula.
• After it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 5-6 minutes or until you have a thickened syrupy glaze that coats the back of a metal spoon. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan about once per minute during the reduction process. Be careful not to let it simmer too long because the mixture will become too thick and harden once it cools. If it bubbles up a lot during cooking and you can’t tell how thickened it is, briefly remove from heat and stir to allow bubbles to subside enough to check consistency.
• While the glaze is reducing you can bake the salmon.
• Once the oven is hot, place the salmon in the oven on the center rack and bake for about 12-14 minutes for fillets around 1” thick in the center. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your fillets. The flesh should be opaque and flake easily with a fork when cooked through. Take care not to overcook the salmon.
• Remove the fillets to plates and spoon the glaze over the fillets.
• Top the salmon with green onion slices and sesame seeds.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Category:

• 25 minutes
• American
• Dairy-Free
• Date Night
• Dinner
• Fall
• Family Friendly
• Fish
• Gluten-Free
• Main Dish
• New Year’s
• Paleo
• Party Food
• Pescatarian
• Quick Weeknight Dinners
• Salmon
• Spring
• Valentine’s Day
• Whole30
• Winter

Author: Kit

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How much nutrition is in honey garlic glazed salmon?

Cooked salmon makes a great healthy meal with lots of nutritional value. And according to the American Heart Association, salmon delivers average daily values of Omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins, which are great for your heart.

It’s also been proven to help lower cholesterol levels and promote brain function.

Nutrition facts for honey garlic glazed salmon

• Calories: 222 per serving
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 29g
• Sugars: 4g
• Cholesterol: 66mg

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