Honey Garlic Salmon 🍯🧄🐟

Honey Garlic Salmon 🍯🧄🐟

This Honey Garlic Salmon is a simple, flavorful dinner featuring tender baked salmon glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Served with rice and steamed green beans, it’s a balanced meal that feels both fresh and comforting.

Serves

4 people

Ingredients

For the salmon

• 4 salmon fillets

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the honey garlic sauce

• ¼ cup honey

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

For serving

• 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice

• 2 cups green beans, steamed

• Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the salmon

Place salmon fillets on the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Make the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard if using.

4. Coat the salmon

Pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon, making sure each fillet is well coated.

5. Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

6. Prepare sides

While the salmon bakes, cook rice and steam green beans until tender.

7. Serve

Serve salmon over rice with green beans on the side. Spoon extra sauce over the top and garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Serving Ideas

• Add sesame seeds or green onions for garnish

• Serve with brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option

• Pair with a light side salad

Quick Tip

Don’t overcook the salmon—remove it from the oven as soon as it flakes easily to keep it moist and tender.