Honey-Lemon Glazed Salmon with Garlic Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A quick, healthful honey-lemon salmon glazed and paired with fragrant garlic rice. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp for garnish chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add the rinsed rice, 2 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet and brush each fillet generously with the honey-lemon glaze.
5. Step 5: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and glaze is sticky and caramelized.
6. Step 6: Fluff cooked rice with a fork and drizzle remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, mixing gently. Plate salmon on garlic rice and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley before serving.