Description
This Best Ever Baked Salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets glazed with a flavorful mixture of low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Baked to perfection at 400°F, it’s an easy, healthy, and delicious meal that comes together quickly with minimal prep and clean-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin on
Glaze
- 1 ½ tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Bring Salmon to Room Temperature: Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature while you prepare the glaze and preheat the oven, allowing for more even cooking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Mix Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until fully combined to create a smooth, flavorful glaze.
- Arrange Salmon and Apply Glaze: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the prepared baking dish. Reserve half of the glaze in a separate clean bowl, then brush or spoon the remaining half evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake and Glaze Again: Bake the salmon for 12 minutes. After this initial baking, brush the fillets with the remaining glaze. Continue baking for an additional 2 to 8 minutes, adjusting the time based on the thickness of your fillets and desired doneness. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork. For safety, the FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F, though some prefer it at 125-130°F followed by a 3-minute rest before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the glaze for my Salmon Seasoning if you prefer a dry rub. Just rub the seasoning over the fish before baking.
- To ensure even cooking, allowing the salmon to come to room temperature before baking is recommended.
- Using parchment paper or foil makes cleanup quick and easy.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets; thicker pieces will require more time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 ounces)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
