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Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Salmon with Crispy Edges

Honey garlic salmon is a delicious, quick, and easy way to enjoy salmon. The combination of fresh garlic and honey creates a sweet, savory glaze that pairs perfectly with tender baked salmon.
Baked Honey Garlic Salmon on baking dish

Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

Honey garlic sauce is a popular favorite—often used on chicken and shrimp—but it also works wonderfully with salmon. Baked honey garlic salmon makes a simple weeknight dinner: the sticky-sweet sauce with garlic intensifies the natural richness of the fish. The glaze can be adjusted to taste—add more honey for extra sweetness, or more vinegar or soy for a tangier profile. This recipe is flexible and family-friendly.

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How to Cook Honey Garlic Salmon?

This baked honey garlic salmon is typically cooked on a sheet pan, but you can use any oven-proof vessel you have: an oven-safe skillet, cast iron pan, or a small casserole dish. The recipe is straightforward and fast—perfect for busy evenings.

Baked Honey Garlic Salmon recipe

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Baked Honey Garlic Salmon

2 Servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cooking times vary with salmon thickness—check the fish for your preferred doneness rather than relying solely on time.
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Ingredients

  • 2 (6-8 oz / 170-225 g) salmon filets
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) rice vinegar (or distilled vinegar)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • 1 large lemon, sliced or cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment, or lightly oil an oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and minced garlic. Add the salmon to the marinade and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Place the salmon on the prepared baking sheet or dish and drizzle some of the remaining marinade over the filets.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon reaches your desired doneness.
  • Pour any remaining sauce from the baking sheet over the salmon. Garnish with cracked black pepper and chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 319 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 19 g
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Protein: 36 g
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Fat: 11 g
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Sodium: 1081 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Seafood
Calories: 319

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  • This recipe was originally published in 2016 and updated in 2020 with a new video.