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Easy Baked Honey Garlic Salmon

Tender, flaky baked salmon coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. This quick and healthy dinner comes together in just 25 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Place salmon on lined baking sheet.
  4. Pour sauce evenly over salmon.
  5. Bake 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
  6. Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for caramelized top.
  7. Garnish and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • Do not overbake to keep salmon moist.
  • Broiling adds a beautiful glazed finish.