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Crispy on top, succulent inside, and bathed in a smoky-sweet honey garlic sauce, this baked salmon recipe outshines much of the salmon I’ve ordered out. Do I sound insufferable? Learning to cook perfect salmon at home will do that to you (for an excellent overview to baking salmon, check out my Salmon Temperature Guide and How to Cook Salmon). Even if you’ve never cooked salmon before, I promise you can make this recipe (and my Pesto Salmon) with rip-roaring success. Once you’ve tasted it, I bet you’ll think twice about ordering baked salmon from someone else’s menu too! If you are new to the salmon game, start with this million-dollar Baked Salmon in Foil. Then, when you are ready to WOW, come back to this honey garlic salmon, or try one of these. It sears on the stove, then finishes in the oven. The presentation is spectacular. The glaze is deep and sassy with smoked paprika, honey, and a heap of fresh garlic, and this recipe makes plenty of it. You’ll love having the extra glaze for spooning over the fish. I especially enjoy it over rice or cauliflower rice. Ready to feel like a total salmon master with the best salmon recipe? OWN IT. Let’s make some honey garlic salmon!

How to Cook Honey Garlic Salmon

This is a great recipe for weeknights, because the prep time is short. The secrets to the perfect salmon sear are 1. Get that skillet nice and HOT (don’t rush it add the salmon when the skillet’s only at medium heat) and 2. Don’t disturb the fish while it cooks.

See this Pan Seared Salmon for more tips and watch the recipe video below for an easy visual.

The Ingredients

Salmon. With a tender, flaky texture and delicious flavor, salmon fillets are an excellent lean, low-carb protein option. Plus, the glaze will make them appealing to the fish skeptics at your table. They’re also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, and B vitamins. Honey. Honey adds scrumptious natural sweetness to the glaze and helps it caramelize to perfection. (I also love it in both this Cedar Plank Salmon and this Honey Glazed Salmon with soy sauce.)Lemon Juice. For acidity and brightness. Minced Garlic + Spices. Minced cloves garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt add wonderful flavor to the glaze. The smoked paprika adds a nice smokiness, and the cayenne brings just a touch of heat. For even more of a kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.Parsley or Green Onion. I love to finish off this salmon dish with a shower of freshness. Both parsley and green onion are tasty choices.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To Reheat. Honey garlic salmon can be very gently reheated in a skillet over medium-low heat.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Oven-Safe Skillet. The ideal tool for this recipe. Instant Read Thermometer. A foolproof way to know when your salmon is done. Liquid Measuring Cups. You can mix and measure your ingredients all in the same cup.

While I rarely repeat meals—with salmon variations ranging from Teriyaki Salmon to Blackened Salmon we have plenty to choose from even in the salmon family—this honey garlic glaze has become a regular.

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Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe Video

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