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Honey Baked Salmon with Garlic Glaze – Baked Salmon Recipes

This honey baked salmon is a cozy go-to when I want something that's both effortless and packed with flavor. It’s one of those glazed salmon recipes that doesn’t need a culinary degree or three hours to make. The best part? It turns out looking like you tried way harder than you actually did. I’ve made a lot of salmon recipes, but this one’s the kind I come back to when I want to impress myself after a long day. We’re talking about caramelized edges, flaky insides, and a sweet-savory garlic glaze that clings to every bite. You pop it in the oven and fifteen minutes later, you’ve got something that rivals the best salmon recipe from your favorite restaurant. I’m not saying it’ll fix your week, but it might make your Tuesday taste a little more like a Friday. So if you’ve been searching for recipes salmon lovers swear by, or maybe just a recipe for baked salmon that doesn’t taste like, well, sadness—this one’s for you. Pull out that baking dish, and let’s do something great with that salmon fillet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked salmon recipes, glazed salmon recipes, recipe for baked salmon, recipe salmon, recipes salmon, salmon recipes, the best salmon recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Optional: chopped parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
  4. Spoon or brush the glaze over the top of the fillets.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze looks bubbly.
  6. Optional but recommended: switch to broil for the last 2 minutes to get those delicious caramelized edges.
  7. Serve with chopped parsley and lemon wedges if you’re feeling fancy—or just dig in as is.