Honey Glazed Salmon

Salmon Recipes are BIG for us! Like whenever in doubt, we go for a salmon dinner! So many tasty recipes you can explore, but you can start with Salmon Tacos, Sockeye Salmon With Lemon Butter Sauce or Air Fryer Salmon. 

If you’re in the mood for something super light, this Salmon Tartare is a delicacy. Baked Salmon With Greek Dressing is a HIT recipe at the cooking school where I teach and Pan Seared Salmon with blue cheese. Yes you read that, blue cheese. I beg you to try it before looking away! 

Today’s recipe is quickly becoming another crowd pleaser and favorite!

Why You’ll Love Honey Glazed Salmon

• It’s a tasty combo of sweet, spicy, tangy and refreshing!
• Salmon is a great source of omega-3 and so this recipe makes a nutritious dinner.
• The honey glazed salmon recipe need exactly 20 minutes start to finish. Add an extra 5 minutes if you don’t already have the Hot Honey Recipe ready. 
• Your oven will do all the work, so you’ll have minimal cleanup when done.
• The level of spice is easily adjusted, so feel free to do so. 
• You can always swap herbs and use olive oil instead of butter
• The salmon pairs SO WELL with many side dishes–more on that below!

Ingredients for Salmon Recipe

• Salmon. The hero and star of the recipe. You can use farm raised or wild caught. Today we’ve used Sockeye Salmon because we had it on hand and we love it! Similarly you can use skin on or skinless for this recipe, or even salmon belly. 
  
• Garlic.
• Hot Honey Recipe
• Butter
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon juice
• Dill

How to Make Honey Glazed Salmon

1. Start by making the honey glaze, melt the butter in a skillet and then add in the garlic. You’ll cook the garlic for just a minute. You’ll need it to be fragrant but not gold or toasty. 
   
2. Next, you’ll be adding the Hot Honey Recipe. This is such a great recipe as it keeps forever and stores at room temperature. You can use it  endlessly so make sure to check the post and read how to enjoy it 🙂
   
3. Once the honey starts simmering, turn off the heat and then add the remaining ingredients to complete the glaze.
    
   
4. Now take the glaze and cover the salmon fillets generously with the glaze. Now the salmon is ready for the oven to roast. 
   
5. Salmon is ready and golden with a slight char and gorgeous glaze! LOOK AT IT! Now you may serve it as it is, or take it an extra notch like below.
   
6. Finish off this tasty dish with a heaping drizzle of more Hot Honey, a squeeze of lemon, some lemon slices and fresh dill. SO GOOD you need to make it! 

What to Serve with Honey Glazed Salmon?

This main dish makes the perfect dinner, and you can serve it with your favorite sides. Some of our favorites are below.

• Air Fryer Baked Potato
• Pan Fried Potatoes ( our family recipe that is SO underrated!!)
• Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
• Panzanella Salad
• Wedge Salad
• Ultimate Garlic Bread
• Pasta Primavera
• Burrata Pasta

Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe Tips and FAQ

1. Choose your preferred type of salmon fillet, and also chose if skin on or skinless.
2. It’s best to have the Hot Honey Recipe ready, and we highly recommend MAKING IT!!
3. The honey glazed sauce is not meant to be a marinade, you don’t need to marinade at all. 
4. Baking the salmon in the oven makes for an easier option rather than searing it on your skillet, and easier cleanup.
5. If you’d like extra char on the salmon, feel free to broil for an extra 2 minutes when the fish has cooked through.
6. Variations on this recipe include swapping herbs, adding extra or less spice, using regular honey or maple syrup instead of hot honey. Other variations include adding ginger, miso paste, cilantro and more soy sauce! 

Can I cook Honey Glazed Salmon in Air Fryer?

To make this recipe in the air fryer, you’ll need to line your basket with foil or paper. Since the marinade is sticky, lining is very important. Read all the TIPS to make this a success in this Air Fryer Salmon post.

How to Make this recipe on the stove?

For ease and convenience, we love the oven. However to make honey glazed salmon in a skillet, you’ll sear the salmon with salt and pepper. Sear the fish for 4 minutes on both sides on medium high heat with 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the honey glaze ingredients and lower the heat to medium and let the fish soak up the glaze and flavor. 

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Honey Glazed Salmon

Honey Glazed Salmon will be your favorite salmon recipe yet! Juicy, flakey and delicious salmon that cooks in 20 minutes! Baked in a mixture of Hot Honey, garlic, butter, dill and lemon, it pairs so beautifully with many side dishes. Make sure to watch the video and step by step instructions below.

Course Main Course, Main Dish, Seafood

Cuisine American, BBQ

Keyword salmon, salmon recipe, salmon recipes, seafood, seafood recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 221 kcal

Author Mahy

Ingredients

• 4 Pieces Salmon unpacked and defrosted
• 1 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper

Garlic Honey Marinade for Salmon:

• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup hot honey RECIPE
• 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 2 Tablespoons fresh thyme or oregano minced, or 1 teaspoon dried

Garnish

• Remaining hot honey from above Recipe
• Dill
• Lemon slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Start by making the hot honey which can be stored in a jar at room temperature for up to a year.
   
3. Place the salmon on a parchment lined baking sheet, and season on both sides.
   
4. To make the salmon marinade, use a skillet over medium low heat.
5. Add the butter and garlic, cook them for 2 minutes.
   
6. Then add the honey and soy sauce and and cook for 1 minute.
   
7. Remove from the heat and add in the herbs.
   
8. Drizzle that sauce all over the salmon making sure to brush the sides and coat the salmon as best as you can.
   
9. Place the salmon in the oven and cook for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
   
10. When the salmon is ready, drizzle with extra hot honey
    
11. Serve and enjoy!
    

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe Tips and FAQ

1. Choose your preferred type of salmon fillet, and also chose if skin on or skinless.
2. It's best to have the Hot Honey Recipe ready, and we highly recommend MAKING IT!!
3. The honey glazed sauce is not meant to be a marinade, you don't need to marinade at all. 
4. Baking the salmon in the oven makes for an easier option rather than searing it on your skillet, and easier cleanup.
5. If you'd like extra char on the salmon, feel free to broil for an extra 2 minutes when the fish has cooked through.
6. Variations on this recipe include swapping herbs, adding extra or less spice, using regular honey or maple syrup instead of hot honey. Other variations include adding ginger, miso paste, cilantro and more soy sauce! 

Can I cook Honey Glazed Salmon in Air Fryer?

To make this recipe in the air fryer, you'll need to line your basket with foil or paper. Since the marinade is sticky, lining is very important. Read all the TIPS to make this a success in this Air Fryer Salmon post.

How to Make this recipe on the stove?

For ease and convenience, we love the oven. However to make honey glazed salmon in a skillet, you'll sear the salmon with salt and pepper. Sear the fish for 4 minutes on both sides on medium high heat with 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the honey glaze ingredients and lower the heat to medium and let the fish soak up the glaze and flavor. 

How to Store and use leftovers?

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Leftover honey glazed salmon make the best Salmon Tacos, Sushi Bowl, Sushi Burrito, Salmon Salad With Sweet Dill Dressing, or sandwich.

Make Ahead Honey Glazed Salmon

This recipe can be made ahead in many ways:

• Prepare the Hot Honey Recipe and mix it with the remaining glaze ingredients and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble right before cooking.
• Marinade :You can also pour the glaze over the salmon in the morning and leave it in the fridge for 6 hours and then bake as per the recipe. 
• To Store: Cooked salmon can be stored in the fridge for 5 days.
• Reheat: Our favorite way to reheat this salmon would be to wrap it in foil entirely and air fry it at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or place it in a 350 oven for 15 minutes. Alternatively you can reheat in a microwave, but that;s our least favorite way.
• To Freeze: You can freeze the leftover cooked salmon sealed tightly for up to 3 months, thaw and reheat as above. Keep in mind the texture of salmon changes when frozen, so it's not highly  recommended.

Nutrition Facts

Honey Glazed Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 0.3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 23mg8%

Sodium 1987mg86%

Potassium 89mg3%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 35g39%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 429IU9%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.