Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon, a dish that marries a sweet and tangy glaze with tender, flaky salmon. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, ensuring that you can impress your family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of honey and garlic creates an irresistible coating that elevates the richness of the salmon, making every bite a gourmet experience. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
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: 1 small bunch scallions, chopped
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.
- Lightly grease a baking dish or sheet and place the salmon fillets inside.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes until the salmon is flaky and reaches an internal temperature of 135-145°F.
- While baking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the glaze mixture and let it bubble for about 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Once salmon is done, baste generously with the glaze from the skillet and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg