Easy Baked Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze Recipe
This Easy Baked Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets baked to perfection and coated with a flavorful glaze made from low sodium soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and minced garlic. It’s a quick and healthy dish perfect for weeknight dinners, combining sweet and savory flavors that complement the rich taste of salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22-25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
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 ensure it is hot enough to bake the salmon evenly, creating a nice tender texture and caramelized glaze.
- 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. This glaze will give the salmon a balanced, sweet, and savory flavor.
- Coat the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Brush the glaze generously over the top of each fillet, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The exact time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a minute before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional minced garlic or fresh herbs for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use skin-on salmon fillets for better moisture retention while baking.
- To check doneness, the salmon should flake easily but still be moist inside.
- Adjust the honey amount if you prefer a sweeter glaze.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
- Low sodium soy sauce keeps the dish healthier but still flavorful.
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