Description
Honey garlic salmon is a delightful dish that brings together the rich flavors of sweet honey and savory garlic, delivering a memorable culinary experience. This recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a luscious honey-garlic glaze, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. Easily prepared in under 30 minutes, serve it over rice or steamed vegetables for a complete and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with black pepper and chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg