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Honey Garlic Salmon

Published: September 22, 2014   |   Updated: July 1, 2022   |   141 Comments

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Two fillets of honey garlic salmon on a white plate.
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Two honey garlic salmon fillets on a white plate.
Two honey garlic salmon fillets on a white plate.

Quick and easy honey garlic salmon baked and ready in under 30 minutes. With a sweet and savory marinade and sauce of garlic, ginger, honey and soy sauce.

Two honey garlic salmon fillets on a white plate.

With the recent popularity of crispy honey garlic chicken and me being totally knocked off-guard by the deceptively humble sauce that just rocks that recipe, I’ve decided to make a baked salmon version. It’s simple, it has FIVE ingredients and it’s tasty. Also, it’s super addictive. I liked it so much, I made an air fryer version too. So if you own an air fryer, head on over and grab the 8-minute air fryer honey garlic salmon.

And if you’re a die-hard fan of the sauce and just can’t get enough, try out honey garlic chicken skillet, slow cooker honey garlic chicken, and the insanely popular honey garlic shrimp with over 2 million pins.

How To Make Honey Garlic Salmon (1 Min Video)

Ingredients in Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients to make honey garlic salmon in prep bowls.

HONEY GARLIC SALMON RECIPE TIPS

Salmon: You can tell the salmon is done cooking when it is no longer translucent (red or raw) but opaque (pink). If the salmon flakes easily when pressed down gently with your finger or a fork (aka it separates easily along the white lines that run across the fillet), it is cooked! An easier way is to use a meat thermometer.  I have several of these at home and they get used very often for chicken breasts and steaks as well so it’s a worthwhile investment. Back to salmon, the FDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145° F.

Quick and easy honey garlic salmon baked and ready in under 30 minutes. With a sweet and savory marinade and sauce of garlic, ginger, honey and soy sauce.

Searing: I seared the top of the salmon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes to brown it a little before baking. You can do the same thing by broiling the salmon for 1-2 minutes in the oven once it’s done cooking. This step is optional though, depending on how you like your salmon and how much work you want to do. I like crispy tops so it was worth the extra step for me.

Sauce: To quickly thicken the sauce over the stovetop, you can add a cornstarch slurry. Add it in once the sauce has come to a boil and keep stirring until the whiteness of the cornstarch slurry disappears into the sauce. This is when you know the cornstarch has worked and the sauce is as thick as it can get.

Quick and easy honey garlic salmon baked and ready in under 30 minutes. With a sweet and savory marinade and sauce of garlic, ginger, honey and soy sauce.

Honey: If you don’t have regular honey sitting in your pantry, you can substitute it with maple syrup.

Soy sauce: Regular or low sodium soy sauce both work. You can also substitute it with tamari or coconut aminos.

Garlic: You can use either fresh garlic or garlic powder. If you’re using fresh garlic, a little mini grater will come in handy so you don’t have to break out the cutting board and a knife.

Ginger: The ginger part here is optional but it does add a lot of flavor. If you’re not a fan, you can skip this and it will not break the recipe. Otherwise, use fresh minced ginger or a few dashes of powdered ginger.

Quick and easy honey garlic salmon baked and ready in under 30 minutes. With a sweet and savory marinade and sauce of garlic, ginger, honey and soy sauce.

Add more flavor: Add more flavor with red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, fresh lime, or lemon juice. Also, try toppings like black sesame seeds or freshly sliced green onions for texture and crunch.

And that’s it. I wasn’t kidding when I said it was super easy. Not too shabby for a dinner that’s also pretty healthy. Enjoy!

MORE SALMON RECIPES TO TRY

  • Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
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  • Balsamic-Glazed Salmon
  • Lemon and Parmesan-Crusted Salmon
  • Salmon Piccata
  • Everything Bagel Salmon

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Two fillets of honey garlic salmon on a white plate.

Honey Garlic Salmon


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  • Author: The Cooking Jar
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Quick and easy honey garlic salmon baked and ready in under 30 minutes. With a sweet and savory marinade and sauce of garlic, ginger, honey and soy sauce.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb. salmon fillet

Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced/ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine the sauce ingredients and divide the sauce in half.
  2. Marinate the salmon in half of the sauce for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Arrange salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
  4. Baste the salmon with the leftover marinade halfway through.
  5. [Optional step] Over medium-high heat, bring the other half of the sauce to a boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes until reduced.
  6. Dish and serve the salmon hot drizzled with the remaining sauce.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

For a slightly crisp and caramelized top, sear the top of the salmon over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes before baking or broil at the end for 1-2 minutes until browned.

If you own an air fryer version, try out air fryer honey garlic salmon.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins

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  1. Arpita Patel says

    May 6, 2020

    This is the first time I have posted a comment on a recipe but this was absolutely delicious. The best salmon I’ve ever had. I roasted veggies along with the salmon. So easy !

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      March 8, 2021

      Wow, I’m not sure how I missed this comment but THANK YOU for letting me be the first to receive a comment from you! The best salmon compliment too!!!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    March 1, 2019

    Excellent, the whole family loved it. It was perfect. This is a keeper. What I love most is how simple the recipe is.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      March 8, 2021

      Glad to have helped you find a family favorite, Anna!

      Reply
  3. LivandJomama says

    November 29, 2018

    My 11 yo daughter’s favorite meal! It’s delicious!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      December 18, 2018

      Wow, it’s unusual for kids to like fish much less salmon. I know I hated it growing up. She has a unique palate!

      Reply
  4. Francesca says

    October 1, 2018

    Fabulous recipe!! I have made it many many times and the whole family has been loving it!! Thank you :). Which vegetables are the best with it? Many thanks

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      October 1, 2018

      You’re welcome! About veggies, it depends what you like. I usually pair my salmon with either stir-fried green beans or asparagus. Zucchini will work too but I’m partial to it cause its my favorite veggie.

      Reply
  5. Valerie says

    June 17, 2018

    This was excellent. I was actually thinking of cooking my salmon a different way until I found this recipe. I already had everything except for the ginger and I used braggs amino a soy sauce alternative (much less sodium) and it was delicious!

    Reply
  6. Alex says

    March 28, 2018

    Really love this recipe! I found the sauce a bit too sweet so tonight I will put a bit less honey. Otherwise, mouth watering (+easy!)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      April 27, 2018

      How did take two work out for you? I hope you liked it better, Alex!

      Reply
  7. jayne says

    January 16, 2018

    yes, thank you!

    Reply
  8. Candice says

    January 15, 2018

    Is it okay to substitute the soy sauce with teriyaki?

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      January 16, 2018

      It should be okay. Just do a taste check since the soy sauce is the salt ingredient in the mix and you don’t want too much sweetness without the salt to balance it out.

      Reply
  9. jayne says

    January 9, 2018

    Is there a particular type of honey to use? There seems to be many different kinds.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      January 16, 2018

      Just regular honey will work fine. I use the one in the bear shaped bottle if that helps.

      Reply
  10. Rivielan says

    June 24, 2017

    I’ve found that I can substitute about 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder for fresh, and a good pinch of ginger powder in place of fresh.

    I also reduce the honey to 3Tbsp is I don’t want the salmon so sweet.

    If you crisp up the skin side in a skillet before you bake, it’s even better!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      June 27, 2017

      Thanks for chiming in with your substitutions! Hopefully it’ll help others 🙂

      Reply
  11. Precious says

    May 9, 2017

    This recipe looks delicious! I’m thinking of making it for mother’s day and wanted to know if I could marinate it overnight.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      May 9, 2017

      How sweet! I don’t think you should marinate overnight though as it’ll get mushy and change the texture too much. Seafood shouldn’t be marinated overnight!

      Reply
  12. Nicki says

    March 14, 2017

    Amazing!!! Delicious!! Super easy!

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      March 15, 2017

      I love your enthusiasm, Nicki! Thank you!!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Nicki says

    March 14, 2017

    One word, Amazing!!!! Easy recipe and it was delicious!! My picky eater now loves salmon thanks to this recipe.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      March 15, 2017

      Wonderful! Salmon is so good for you, so I’m glad you managed to get your picky eater into it!

      Reply
  14. Anitra says

    February 18, 2017

    Just made this. Super delish!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      February 20, 2017

      Great to hear it, Anitra!

      Reply
  15. Karen says

    January 22, 2017

    I made this last week….I am not a fan of salmon…. BUT…. this marinade made me LOVE it and want more!…
    tonight I am trying it with chicken thighs (and added some green onions to it)! nom nom!
    Thank You!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      February 20, 2017

      I know, right?! Salmon took a looooong time to grow on me. It’s such a strong flavor to get used to. So I’m glad I managed to help you with your salmon woes! It works just as great with chicken too. In fact, I have a recipe just for chicken:

      http://thecookingjar.com/honey-garlic-chicken-skillet/

      Reply
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