Baked Salmon Recipes with Crispy Honey Garlic Glaze
Baked salmon recipes always bring me back to weeknights when I needed something quick, yet fancy enough to feel like a small celebration. I mean, who doesn’t want a golden piece of salmon with a sticky honey garlic glaze that clings to every flaky bite? This one is a keeper, trust me.
I love that this sockeye salmon recipe baked straight in the oven works with fresh or frozen fillets. It’s the kind of recipe for baked salmon that doesn’t leave you juggling ten different steps, just simple ingredients and a little patience while the oven does its job. Even frozen salmon recipes baked this way turn out tender inside and crispy on the outside.
If you’re searching for Salmon Dinner Ideas that win over picky eaters or Salmon Dinner Recipes that double as a showstopper for friends, this dish checks both boxes. Bake it, glaze it, and you’ve got a meal that feels like it belongs in a restaurant, minus the wait time or the bill at the end.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (fresh or frozen, about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easier cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice until combined.
- Brush the glaze generously over each salmon fillet, reserving a little for later.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush with the reserved glaze during the last 2 minutes of baking for that glossy finish.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately.