Description

This honey garlic salmon recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory glaze over tender, baked salmon fillets. The combination of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger creates a flavorful marinade that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this easy and healthy dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon

4 fillets salmon (6 ounces each)
salt and pepper (to taste)
lemon wedges (for serving)

Honey Garlic Marinade

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

Garnish

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon evenly.
Make Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined to create the flavorful glaze.
Prepare Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them skin-side down in a baking dish for even cooking.
Apply Marinade: Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring all pieces are well coated for maximum flavor.
Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches your desired level of doneness.
Toast Sesame Seeds: While the salmon bakes, heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds and toast for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
Rest Salmon: Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute and enhance tenderness.
Add Garnish: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the salmon for a delicious crunch and fresh flavor.
Serve: Serve the salmon with lemon wedges on the side to add a bright, citrusy finish to the dish.

Notes

Make sure not to overbake the salmon to keep it moist and flaky.
For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Using fresh ginger and garlic enhances the recipe’s aroma and taste.
To toast sesame seeds evenly, stir constantly and watch closely to prevent burning.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 ounces)
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: honey garlic salmon, baked salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy salmon, Asian salmon glaze, sesame salmon