Description
This Irresistible Honey Soy Glazed Salmon recipe creates a perfectly caramelized outer layer with tender, flaky fish inside. The sweet and savory honey soy glaze makes it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the honey soy glaze.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the honey soy glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For an extra sticky honey soy glaze, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve the Irresistible Honey Soy Glazed Salmon immediately.
Notes
- This honey soy glaze is also great for chicken or pork.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg