Description
A simple and flavorful baked salmon recipe featuring a delicious honey soy glaze with garlic and Dijon mustard. Perfectly cooked in the oven to retain moisture and enhance natural salmon flavors.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Glaze
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin on
- 1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Bring Salmon to Room Temperature: Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while preparing the glaze to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
- Apply Glaze to Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin side down in the baking dish. Reserve half of the glaze in a separate dish. Brush or spoon the remaining half evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon at 400°F for 12 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush on the reserved glaze.
- Finish Baking: Return the salmon to the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes, or until cooked through to your liking. The salmon should flake easily with a fork. Thicker fillets may require extra cooking time.
- Serve and Rest: Optionally let the salmon rest for 3 minutes after baking to enhance juiciness before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the honey soy glaze with a dry rub seasoning for a different flavor profile. Just rub the seasoning over the salmon before baking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on fillet thickness; always check for doneness by flaking with a fork or using a thermometer.
- Using parchment paper or foil helps with easy cleanup.
- For a lower sodium option, use reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
