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Flavorful Honey Garlic Baked Salmon Recipe with Easy Ginger Soy Glaze

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A quick and easy honey garlic baked salmon with a sticky, glossy ginger soy glaze that balances sweet, savory, and gently spicy flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined and glossy.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the glaze sticks well.
  4. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet or oven-safe dish, skin side down if applicable.
  5. Brush each fillet generously with the ginger soy glaze, coating each piece completely.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. About halfway through baking, spoon some of the leftover glaze over the fillets again to build a sticky coating.
  8. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and glaze to set.
  9. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before glazing to ensure the glaze sticks well. Watch baking time closely to avoid overcooking and drying out the salmon. If glaze thickens too much while baking, gently warm leftover sauce before serving or drizzle over sides. For a spicy kick, add sriracha or chili flakes to the glaze. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Vegan option: replace salmon with firm tofu or cauliflower steaks and honey with maple syrup.

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