Delicious Oven-Baked Salmon with Honey Dijon Glaze
This easy baked salmon features a lightly sweet, savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. It’s a dependable option for busy evenings when you want something flavorful without a lot of prep.
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Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 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
- Take the salmon out of the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature while you prepare the glaze.
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil to make cleanup easier.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in the prepared dish with the skin facing down. Set aside half of the sauce in a clean bowl. Spoon or brush the remaining sauce evenly over the salmon.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Remove the salmon and brush with the reserved sauce, then return it to the oven.
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Continue baking for an additional 2–8 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Thicker fillets will require more time than thinner ones.
- For food safety, salmon is considered fully cooked at an internal temperature of 145°F. Some prefer removing it at 125–130°F and allowing it to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- If you prefer a dry preparation, you can skip the glaze and use a salmon seasoning instead. Simply coat the fish evenly with the seasoning before baking.