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Honey Soy Glazed Salmon fillets cooked and plated with garnish

Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory honey-soy sauce, then broiled to caramelized perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Foil-lined baking tray
  • Broiler/Oven
  • Basting brush
  • whisk
  • Grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce use low-sodium for less salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper black pepper works
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar rice vinegar as substitute
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 4 salmon filets about 6 oz each
  • Nonstick oil spray
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make the glaze: In a small saucepan combine honey, soy sauce, white pepper, vinegar, grated garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk to blend.
  • Reduce: Heat the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle bubble. Cook until the sauce reduces and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. This honey soy glaze will intensify as it cools.
  • Prep the tray: Line a baking tray with foil and spray lightly with nonstick oil spray. Place the salmon filets skin side down on the foil. Pat filets dry before glazing for better caramelization.
  • Glaze the salmon: Brush a generous layer of the honey soy glaze over each filet. Reserve a couple of tablespoons of glaze to spoon on after broiling.
  • Broil: Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler. Set the oven to high broil. Broil the salmon for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the glaze bubbles and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Finish and garnish: Remove the tray from the oven and brush with reserved glaze if desired. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the hot glazed salmon. Let rest 2 minutes before serving to set the glaze.

Notes

Tips: Avoid overcooking the salmon—broil just until the natural fats and glaze form a glossy finish. If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer a bit longer, and taste to adjust sweetness or saltiness. For a lighter version, reduce honey or use low-sodium soy sauce.