Description
Succulent Honey Glazed Salmon promises a delightful culinary journey through sweet and savory flavors. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients combine effortlessly, creating a simple yet elegant dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce (non-alcoholic or tamarind-based alternative)
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined, adjusting flavors to personal taste.
- Immerse salmon fillets completely in the marinade using a shallow dish or sealed bag, allowing them to absorb flavors for 15-30 minutes, turning midway through resting period.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking tray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Position salmon fillets skin-side down on prepared tray, ensuring even spacing for consistent cooking.
- Roast salmon for 15-20 minutes, monitoring thickness to determine precise cooking time. Fish is ready when it gently flakes and maintains a slightly translucent interior.
- Activate broiler function for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the honey glaze, watching carefully to prevent burning and achieve a rich, golden surface.
- Transfer salmon to serving plates, embellishing with fresh lemon slices or chopped green onions for a vibrant presentation and complementary flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose salmon with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges or undercooked centers.
- Opt for wild-caught salmon when possible for richer flavor and higher omega-3 content compared to farm-raised varieties.
- Adjust marinade sweetness by balancing honey with low-sodium soy sauce to control sugar and salt levels for health-conscious diners.
- Use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for gluten-free and vegan adaptations, which work wonderfully with similar flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg