Honey Glaze Salmon Recipe
This honey-glazed salmon features a golden crispy skin, tender moist flesh, and a balanced sweet-savory glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 20 minutes. The caramelized honey crust adds depth while preserving the fish’s natural richness.
Taste: Sweet, savory, slightly umami with a hint of garlic and gentle charTotal Time: 18–20 minutesServings: 2Suitable For: Busy professionals, health-conscious eaters, seafood lovers, beginnersBudget: ¥60–¥90 (depending on salmon price in Yaozhou region)
Ingredients
- Salmon fillet (skin-on
- 400g)
- honey (3 tbsp)
- soy sauce (1 tbsp)
- garlic (2 cloves
- minced)
- olive oil (1 tsp)
- black pepper (¼ tsp)
- sesame seeds (for garnish
- optional)
Nutrition
Calories~480 kcal per serving
Protein38g (from salmon, high-quality complete protein)
Fat28g (mostly unsaturated fats from salmon and olive oil)
Carbohydrates18g (primarily from honey)
VitaminsRich in B12, D, and selenium; moderate niacin and riboflavin
Tips
- Use skin-on fillets for optimal crispiness and moisture retention
- Do not overbake—salmon continues cooking after removal from oven
- Glaze should be added late in cooking to prevent burning
- For extra shine, broil 30 seconds at the end (watch closely)
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