Best Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Recipe (Baked in the Oven) (2024)

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Thishoney glazed salmonrecipe is baked in the oven and done in 30 minutes. The glaze sweet and sticky glaze coats the salmon before baking it to flaky perfection. My favorite sides to go with this flaky salmon are rice, quinoa, and roasted veggies.

Need another salmon recipe? Try honey sriracha salmon, blackened salmon, or almond crusted salmon next.

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Table of Contents

  • About This Recipe
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Grab These Ingredients
  • How To Make Honey Glazed Salmon
  • Is Honey Glazed Salmon Healthy?
  • What is a Good Side Dish with Salmon?
  • Storage and Reheating
  • More Seafood Recipes You’ll Love
  • Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

About This Recipe

Nothing beats a healthy salmon recipe for a busy weeknight. Some of our best salmon recipes have become weeknight go-to’s.

Everyone loves this thehoney garlic shrimp, I thought I better make a honey glazed salmon recipe too. The sticky sauce has tons of flavor thanks to the garlic, lime juice, and soy sauce. Use a meat thermometer to reach flaky perfection!

Are you a salmon lover? My family is split. My mom hates it but my dad loves it. We didn’t have it often growing up but I like to order it whenever it’s on the menu, especially when it has an Asian flare like this honey glazed salmon with coconut aminos.

  • The whole family will enjoy:The entire family will love this tender salmon recipe with thick glaze.
  • Easy salmon recipe:It’s aneasy recipe with a short prep and cooking time, so it makes for an easy dinner even on busy weeknights.
  • Savory glaze:Your taste buds will love the delicious honey glaze. It’s an addictive savory-sweet sauce.
  • Healthy: Good quality salmon is chock-full of B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Love cooking salmon? Next time tryeasy teriyaki salmon. If you don’t make salmon often, I want to share a few top tips for buying salmon and how to prep it to get it ready for your dinner menu.

Recipe FAQs

What kind of salmon should I buy?

I recommend getting salmon from the seafood counter. Look for keywords like “wild caught” to get the best quality salmon. They may not say the specific species of salmon it is, but it’s always a great and healthy option to use.
Note the Sockeye salmon is usually deeper in salmon color and a little stronger in flavor. It usually means its farm raised if says “Atlantic salmon.” It’s not the worst to eat this, but if you have the option between wild caught and Atlantic go with wild caught!
You can also include salmon/seafood as part of your Butcher Box order. All of their salmon is wild caught and shipped straight to your door each month!

Why is salmon good for you?

Salmon is great for you because it’s full of nutrients including potassium, selenium, vitamin B12 and lots of omega-3 fatty acids. Not to mention it’s a great source of high-quality protein!

Do you take the skin off salmon?

Deciding to take the skin off salmon is totally up to you! Some people just don’t like it on because it’s easier to eat if it’s off. However, I find that salmon stays juicier after cooking if you leave the skin on so I opt to do that. You’ll just cook it skin-side down in the oven!

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Grab These Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients for this honey-glazed salmon recipe. Most are pantry staples and easy (and affordable) to find it the grocery store. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements and nutritional information.

  • Fresh salmon filets:Boneless with skin on. If the salmon has any gray blemishes or brown areas, that’s a good indication it’s not that fresh.
  • Sea salt:Kosher salt is best for cooking.
  • Black pepper:For seasoning.
  • Raw honey:For natural sweetness.
  • Coconut aminos: You can use soy sauce (or low sodium soy sauce) if you’re not gluten-free.
  • Garlic:Fresh, minced garlic is best.
  • Lime:Fresh squeezed lime juice. Substitute with lemon juice if needed.
  • Green onion:Optional to garnish.
  • Rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies:For serving.

How To Make Honey Glazed Salmon

Simmer the Honey Glaze

Whisk the honey glaze ingredients in a large oven-safe skillet until the cornstarch is dissolved. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Transfer the glaze to a separate bowl, removing as much as possible from the bottom of the pan.

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Prep the Salmon

Pat the salmon dry and place it in a medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and toss with salt, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

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Sear, Glaze, and Bake the Salmon

Heat more olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon flesh-side-down and sear for 2-3 minutes. Flip it over, and pour drizzle a bit of the honey glaze on top of each filet, spreading it with the back of the spoon. Transfer the pan to the middle rack position of the oven and bake at 425°F 8-11 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 125-130°F with ameat thermometer.

Success tip: Don’t dip the spoon back into the glaze after touching the salmon to avoid cross-contamination (we’re using the glaze on the cooked salmon!).

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Glaze Again and Serve

Brush the glaze all over the baked salmon before serving. Add some fresh parsley and serve with your favorite veggies and rice!

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Is Honey Glazed Salmon Healthy?

This honey glazed salmon recipe is very healthy! It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free and it fits well into a vegetarian diet and gives you lots of healthy protein and fatty acids.

I like to use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce because soy sauce has gluten in it. You can find coconut aminos on Amazon or at most grocery stores.

What is a Good Side Dish with Salmon?

I love to pair my salmon with a healthy carb and veggies. Here are a few of my favorites:

Carbs:On a bed of rice like white rice, coconut rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.

Brussels sprouts:Roasted brussels sprouts,shaved brussel sprout salad, orcrispy balsamic brussel sprouts.

Other veggies:Roasted broccoli, air fryer asparagus, roasted broccoli and carrots, and pretty much any vegetable side dish!

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Storage and Reheating

  • To store: Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It’s great to top salads or put in tacos the next day.
  • To reheat: The best way to reheat is in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil to the pan and cook until the salmon and honey garlic glaze is warm all the way through. You can also microwave it on high in 30 second increments until warmed through.

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Honey Glazed Salmon

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 30 minutes mins

This honey glazed salmon recipe is baked in the oven and done in 30 minutes. The glaze is made with soy sauce (or coconut aminos), garlic, lime juice and honey and coated int he salmon before baking to flaky perfection. My favorite sides to go with this are rice, quinoa and roasted veggies.

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Servings: 4 salmon filets

Ingredients

Honey Glaze

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Salmon

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets (Note 1)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Chopped green onion or parsley for serving optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange the oven rack to the middle position. If the rack is too close to the top of the oven, the honey in the glaze may burn. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

  • Make the honey glaze: Whisk the honey glaze ingredients in a large oven-safe skillet until the cornstarch is dissolved. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Transfer the glaze to a separate bowl, removing as much as possible from the bottom of the pan so it doesn't burn while you sear the salmon.

  • Season the salmon: Pat the salmon dry and place it in a medium bowl or on a cutting board. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and toss with salt, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

  • Glaze the salmon: Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon in the pan, flesh-side-down, and sear for 2-3 minutes. Flip the salmon over and drizzle a teaspoon or two of the prepared glaze on top of each filet. Use the back of a spoon to spread it on top. Be careful not to dip the spoon back into the glaze because you'll need it when the salmon is baked.

  • Bake the salmon: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 125-130°F, 8-11 minutes.

  • Glaze and serve: Brush the remaining glaze over the salmon and serve with green onion or parsley, rice, or roasted veggies.

Last step! If you make this, please leave a review letting us know how it was!

Notes

Note 1. Salmon. You can purchase salmon with the skin off and you’ll get the similar results. I just prefer skin on because it helps prevent the salmon from burning.

Storage: Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1salmon filet | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1423mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Best Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Recipe (Baked in the Oven) (2024)

FAQs

How does Gordon Ramsay cook salmon in the oven? ›

Fold the edges of the foil tightly together over the salmon to seal, leaving some space in the parcel for steam to surround and cook the fish. Put the salmon parcel in the roasting tin and cook in the centre of the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

Is it better to bake salmon covered or uncovered? ›

Baked salmon is best when cooked at 425°F in the oven.

Even thicker fillets don't take long. We recommend baking the salmon uncovered. Simply rub the fillets with a little oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, then place them in the roasting pan skin-side down before popping them in the oven.

Should you sear salmon before baking? ›

Roasting salmon fillets in the oven gives you beautiful, succulent fish that doesn't require constant attention. This method, which we recommend if you're cooking four or fewer fillets, has you sear the fish in a pan on the stovetop first, which crisps the skin delectably.

What is the best temp to bake salmon? ›

Since most fillets are about one inch thick in the thickest part, bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. As a general rule, bake salmon for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness at 425 degrees Fahrenheit to get perfectly baked salmon that is moist, flaky, and full of flavour.

Do you have to flip salmon in the oven? ›

No, there's no need to flip your salmon over in the oven. The skin side will be facing down on top of lemon slices and rosemary sprigs which will keep it from sticking.

Is it better to bake salmon at 350 or 400? ›

What's the Best Temperature for Baking Salmon? If baking individual salmon fillet portions, a higher temperature of 400 to 425 degrees F is best.

Does salmon taste better in oven or pan? ›

If you enjoy a crispy exterior, then pan seared salmon is the way to go. Baking salmon is a great option for a larger piece of fish (try this Baked Salmon in Foil for an easy technique).

What happens if you don't rinse salmon before cooking? ›

No, it is generally not necessary to wash salmon fillets before cooking them. In fact, it is often recommended to avoid washing raw poultry, meat, or fish, including salmon, as it can increase the risk of spreading bacteria to other surfaces in your kitchen.

What to put on salmon before cooking? ›

Seasoning salmon with salt and pepper for baking is exactly like seasoning it for any other cooking process: Pat it dry, sprinkle all sides with salt and pepper (including skin if your fish has it) and use a lighter touch if you're adding salty or peppery ingredients later.

What is the tastiest way to cook salmon? ›

Wrap your salmon in a parchment packet with aromatics, citrus, veggies, and a drizzle of olive oil. The steam trapped in the packet will infuse the fish with flavor and cook it gently, making it tender and juicy. Bonus: The parchment packets only take about 15 minutes at 425°F and the cleanup is minimal.

How long should salmon be baked at 400? ›

Drizzle the salmon with the oil, then add seasonings of choice. Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for 11 to 14 minutes for 6-ounce fillets or 15 to 18 minutes for a single side, until it registers 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the salmon.

How long does it take to cook salmon at 400 degrees? ›

Individual, 6-ounce portions bake in 12 to 14 minutes at 400 degrees F. The cooking time can be several minutes longer or shorter depending upon the thickness of your particular piece of salmon.

Is it better to cook salmon in the oven or on the stove? ›

For smaller, crispy, skin-on Salmon; a crispy pan sear is recommended. For bigger fillets, and succulent, skin-off King Salmon; the best method would be cooking in an oven.

How does Gordon Ramsay make their salmon crispy? ›

Score the salmon skin

With a sharp knife, gently slice through the salmon skin, making slits along the fish every inch or so. Gordon Ramsey explains that scoring the skin helps the fish cook more quickly and keeps the skin extra crispy. Be careful not to cut too deeply into the fish or the inside will dry out.

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