Description
This 5-ingredient honey garlic salmon recipe has succulent salmon marinated, basted and drizzled in an addictive sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Combine the sauce ingredients and divide the sauce in half.
- Marinate the salmon in half of the sauce for 15-30 minutes.
- Arrange salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet or oven-proof skillet and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
- Baste the salmon with the leftover marinade halfway through.
- Dish and serve the salmon hot drizzled with the remaining sauce.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For crisp and caramelized salmon, sear the salmon over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes before baking or broil at the end for 1-2 minutes until browned.
- If the drizzling part of the sauce is too runny for you, use a cornstarch slurry and heat it over the stovetop until reduced to your desired thickness.
- Add more flavor – Add a few shakes of smoked paprika for more flavor.
- Balance the sweetness – Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to cut the sweetness of honey and balance it out.
- Add some heat – Spice it up with a dash of red pepper flakes.
- Add some zest – Brighten up the flavor with a drizzle of lime or lemon juice or add some lemon juice slices while baking.
- Add some smokiness – Add a few drops of sesame oil for a slightly smoky sauce.
- Garnish – Add some parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds as toppings before serving.
- If you own an air fryer version, try out the air fryer version of honey garlic salmon.
- Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
