Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon, a quick and easy dish that transforms tender salmon fillets into a culinary masterpiece. Within just 20 minutes, you can enjoy perfectly baked salmon coated in a sticky, sweet, and tangy honey garlic glaze that will leave your taste buds craving more. This recipe is not only ideal for busy weeknights but also elegant enough for special occasions. Pair it with rice, fresh vegetables, or a crisp salad for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Optional: Chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt until combined.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and place the salmon inside. Bake for 14-18 minutes until it flakes easily.
- Simultaneously, heat the glaze mixture in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until reduced by half.
- Once the salmon is cooked, baste it with the glaze before serving and garnish with scallions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 627mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg