Description
This Easy Baked Salmon with Honey Soy Glaze is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Featuring tender salmon fillets baked to perfection with a glossy glaze made from low sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic, and Dijon mustard, this recipe offers a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin on
Honey Soy Glaze
- 1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature while you prepare the glaze and preheat the oven. This helps the salmon cook evenly.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth and fully combined to form a flavorful honey soy glaze.
- Glaze the salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared baking dish. Reserve half of the glaze in a separate clean bowl, then brush or spoon the remaining half evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon: Bake the salmon for 12 minutes. After the initial baking, brush the fillets with the remaining glaze. Continue baking for an additional 2 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness and desired doneness. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. For safety, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), while some prefer 125-130°F followed by a 3-minute rest before serving.
Notes
- Letting the salmon come to room temperature before baking helps it cook evenly.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness and keep the dish balanced.
- Adjust the final baking time based on fillet thickness; thinner fillets require less time.
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets with skin to keep the fish moist.
- The glaze can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise cooking temperatures.
