Honey Glazed Salmon Easy Perfect Wellplated Com

Tender salmon fillets bathed in a quick honey and soy glaze, then baked to flaky perfection, this healthy salmon recipe is easy to make, yet exquisite in taste! It is worthy of any restaurant menu and perfect for serving with veggies or any of your favorite sides. Had I ordered this baked glazed salmon while dining out (which surely I would have given my aforementioned weakness for dishes involving the word “glazed”—see also Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Pineapple Glazed Salmon, and Balsamic Glazed Salmon), I would have been the envy order at the table. (As an aside… another menu term that never fails to grab my attention: “bacon-wrapped” (see: Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts; Bacon Wrapped Asparagus). Do I sense a future salmon recipe opportunity here?) Salmon (and fish at large) has a reputation for being difficult to cook. It intimidated me for years. Don’t you dare believe it!

If you are new to cooking salmon, start with my Baked Salmon in Foil, which has been viewed millions of times, has hundreds of glowing reviews, and is foolproof.For a more in-depth look at salmon oven temperatures, baking tips, and how to cook your salmon to various temperatures (medium, medium-rare, etc), check out my Baked Salmon Temperature Guide. These tips for how to cook salmon will be helpful for you too.I also highly HIGHLY recommend the back pocket 5 Ingredient Maple Dijon Salmon from my cookbook.

In truth though, you don’t need any kind of serious cooking experience to make recipes like these honey glazed salmon filets with success. This baked salmon recipe, in particular, is one of my favorites, because it tastes especially impressive. Thanks to the sweet-meets-salty honey soy glaze, it’s also a great starter fish recipe for seafood skeptics (as is Teriyaki Salmon).

How to Make Baked Honey Glazed Salmon

This recipe takes advantage of salmon’s versatility and its healthy richness by pairing it with ingredients that bring out its best qualities. Sweet flavors (like honey), acidic ingredients (like lime juice and vinegar), and aromatics like garlic go with salmon especially well. This recipe uses a little of each, plus a touch of saltiness and heat for balance. The most important tip to keep in mind when making honey glazed salmon baked in the oven is to not overcook it, or your salmon will taste dry.

The best way to tell your salmon is done is to use an instant read thermometer. Fish is done at an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, but I like to pull my salmon out around 135 to 140 degrees F and let it rest. The carryover cooking will allow it to reach temperature.Salmon is done when it is no longer deep red in the center and flakes easily with a fork.

The Ingredients

Salmon. Lean, flavorful, and delicious with the honey soy glaze. The salmon becomes perfectly tender, moist, and flaky after baking. No marinade time is required, making this recipe quick and easy.

Honey. The key to our sweet and sticky glaze. Honey caramelizes beautifully in the oven and adds addictive natural sweetness. Soy Sauce. The salty, umami complement to our sweet flavors (just like in this umami-rich Miso Salmon).

Rice Wine Vinegar. For a mild acidity and delightful sweetness. Red Pepper Flakes. I used just a pinch for a little heat. Lime Juice. A finishing touch of citrus is delicious with the glaze.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftover salmon in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days. To Reheat. Very gently rewarm salmon in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat. To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. You can use the thawed salmon in any recipe that you would use canned salmon.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Baking Dish. Perfect for making this honey glazed salmon. Instant Read Thermometer. The easiest way to know if your salmon is done. Saucepan. A saucepan is ideal for preparing the glaze.

Honey glazed salmon, you had me at hello!

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