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Honey Glazed Salmon

Honey Glazed Salmon

Emily
Tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze. This easy baked salmon recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 425 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 4 wedges lemon for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and sear another 2 minutes on the other side.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Transfer skillet with salmon to preheated oven. Bake for 5-8 minutes depending on thickness, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  • During the last 2 minutes of baking, brush honey glaze generously over each fillet. Return to oven briefly to let glaze caramelize.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Bring salmon to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even results
  • Don't skip the searing step - it creates essential flavor through caramelization
  • Watch glaze carefully during final minutes to prevent burning
  • Salmon continues cooking after removal from heat, so pull when just barely opaque
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days
Keyword honey glazed salmon