Five-Ingredient Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
A quick and simple salmon recipe with a luscious honey garlic glaze that comes together with just five ingredients for a healthy weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 17 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 4 minced garlic cloves until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crisp.
- Step 3: Flip the salmon fillets and pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over them. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 6-8 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Spoon the thickened glaze from the pan over the salmon before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Five-Ingredient Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon take to make?
Total time is about 17 minutes (5 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Five-Ingredient Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Five-Ingredient Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Five-Ingredient Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Five-Ingredient Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon?
Asian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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