Description
This high protein honey garlic salmon delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with tender, flaky texture. It uses a simple glaze that enhances the richness of salmon while keeping the dish quick, healthy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green onions for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil in a bowl
3. Season salmon with salt and pepper
4. Place salmon in a baking dish and pour marinade over it
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until salmon flakes easily
6. Optional broil for 2 minutes for caramelized finish
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve
Notes
Use fresh salmon for best flavor and texture
Marinate for 30 minutes for deeper flavor
Use low sodium soy sauce if preferred
Do not overcook to avoid dryness
Add chili flakes for a spicy twist
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg