Easy Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon: A Sweet and Crispy Recipe
Discover an easy recipe for juicy honey-soy glazed salmon that caramelizes in the oven. In under 30 minutes, enjoy a sticky, crispy, and tender gourmet dinner.
A juicy salmon fillet enveloped in a sweet, savory, sticky, and crispy glaze is one of those dishes that feels like a true treat while requiring minimal effort. The glaze, composed of brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and citrus, caramelizes in the oven heat to create a golden, delightful layer that is simply irresistible, while the fish remains tender and delicate.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. Preparation takes place in a single foil-lined pan, ensuring quick and easy cleanup. After a short bake that locks in all the moisture and flavors, the fish is uncovered and given a quick broil to achieve that caramelized, glossy finish. In less than half an hour, you have an impressive dinner suitable for both weeknights and entertaining.
Ingredients
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900 grams salmon
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
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1/4 cup orange juice
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Juice of one lemon
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Zest of one orange
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Place the salmon fillet on the foil, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper and fold the edges of the foil upward around the fish.
Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients—brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, mustard, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and olive oil.
Pour the glaze evenly over the salmon.
Cover the fish with another piece of aluminum foil and seal the edges tightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
Carefully remove the top foil cover. Baste the fish with the accumulated glaze juices from the pan.
Switch the oven to broil and bake for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the top of the fish is golden brown and caramelized. Keep a close eye during this step to prevent burning.
Bon appétit!
