Honey Garlic Salmon

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 4 servings

Calories 360

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated optional
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Sesame seeds and sliced green onion, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and ginger if using.
Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Spoon or brush the honey garlic glaze generously over each fillet, reserving a little for basting.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve immediately over rice or with roasted vegetables.

Notes

Honey can burn quickly — keep an eye on the glaze in the last few minutes and loosely cover with foil if it darkens too fast. To pan-sear instead, sear skin-side up 3 minutes, flip, add glaze, then finish in the oven 5–6 minutes. Use tamari in place of soy sauce to keep it gluten-free. Salmon is done at 145°F and flakes easily.