Description
This Easy Baked Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze is a simple, flavorful dish perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. The glazed salmon fillets are baked to tender perfection, combining the richness of salmon with a sweet and savory honey soy mustard glaze accented by garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin on
Glaze
- 1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the salmon evenly.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined and smooth.
- Place Salmon on Baking Sheet: Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Apply Glaze: Brush the honey soy glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring good coverage for flavor infusion.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a minute before serving. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the fillets for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the glaze.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender; salmon cooks quickly and will continue to cook slightly once removed from the oven.
- Serves well with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Low sodium soy sauce is recommended to keep salt levels moderate.
- Skin-on fillets help retain moisture but can be removed easily after cooking if preferred.
