Description
This Best Ever Baked Salmon recipe offers a simple, flavorful way to prepare salmon fillets with a delicious honey-soy glaze. Perfectly baked to achieve tender, flaky fish with a touch of sweetness and tang, this recipe is ideal for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Glaze Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin on
- 1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Bring salmon to room temperature: Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and let them sit out to come to room temperature while you prepare the glaze and preheat the oven. This ensures even cooking.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 400° F (204° C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make for easier cleanup.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Season the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour and brush half of the glaze evenly over the salmon fillets, reserving the other half for later.
- Bake the salmon: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
- Apply remaining glaze and finish baking: After the initial 12 minutes, brush the salmon with the remaining glaze. Continue baking for an additional 2 to 8 minutes until the salmon reaches your desired doneness. The salmon should flake easily with a fork when done. Thicker fillets may need more time to cook through. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145° F, but some prefer 125-130° F with a 3-minute rest before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the honey-soy glaze for a dry rub using your favorite Salmon Seasoning if you prefer a drier crust on your fish.
- Thicker fillets require longer cooking times; watch the salmon closely to avoid overcooking.
- Using parchment paper or foil in the baking dish makes cleanup easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
