Sticky Honey Garlic Salmon

Sticky Honey Garlic Salmon

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Sliced green onions and lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
2. Pat the salmon dry, place on the pan and season with salt and pepper.
3. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, butter, garlic and red pepper flakes.
4. Spoon about half the glaze over the salmon.
5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 135°F to 145°F in the thickest part.
6. Brush with the remaining glaze, top with green onions and serve with lemon wedges.

Why this recipe works

Salmon cooks quickly at 400°F, so it stays moist and tender. Glazing in two stages keeps the honey from burning while still giving a glossy, sticky finish.

Tips, substitutions & storage

• Swap: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
• Swap: Tamari or coconut aminos can replace soy sauce for a gluten-free glaze.
• Thicker fillets need the full 15 minutes; thin ones may be done in 10.
• For extra color, broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely so the honey doesn't burn.
• Leftover salmon keeps 2 to 3 days and is good flaked over salad or rice.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

Calories

360

Protein

34g

Carbs

15g

Fat

17g

Fiber

0g

Sugar

13g

Sodium

790mg

Nutrition information is an automatic estimate based on typical ingredients and will vary with the brands and amounts you use. It is not medical or dietary advice.