Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon, a quick and easy dish that transforms tender salmon fillets into a culinary masterpiece in just 20 minutes. Bathed in a sticky, sweet, and tangy glaze made from honey and garlic, this recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The delightful combination of flavors will have your taste buds dancing, while the minimal cleanup means you can spend more time enjoying your meal. Whether served on a bed of rice or alongside steamed vegetables, this salmon dish promises to impress everyone at your table.
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 oven to 450°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes to create the glaze.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and place the salmon fillets inside.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes until cooked through (135-145°F internal temperature).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the glaze mixture and reduce for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once the salmon is baked, transfer it to the skillet and baste with the glaze.
- Serve hot with optional scallion garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg