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Easy Honey Garlic Baked Salmon with Lemon

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A quick and easy honey garlic baked salmon recipe with lemon that delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual dinners, this dish is tender, flaky, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, skin on or off
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or organic)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: fresh chopped parsley or dill, lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and soy sauce until combined and smooth.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Place the fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet or oven-safe dish, spaced apart for even cooking.
  5. Generously coat the salmon fillets with the honey garlic lemon glaze using a spoon or brush.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork but remains moist inside.
  7. Optional: Broil for the last 2 minutes to caramelize the top, watching carefully to avoid burning the glaze.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not overbake the salmon to avoid dryness; check for flakiness at 12 minutes for thinner fillets. Use fresh garlic instead of powder for better flavor. Let salmon come to room temperature before baking for even cooking. Tent with foil if garlic browns too quickly during broiling. Dry salmon well before glazing to help the glaze stick better.

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