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HONEY GLAZED SALMON
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Honey Glazed Salmon

This Honey Glazed Salmon is a quick and elegant grilling recipe featuring tender salmon fillets brushed with a sweet and savory honey–soy glaze. The glaze caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating a glossy coating that enhances the rich, flaky salmon while adding layers of umami, sweetness, and subtle smokiness.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: easy salmon dinner, grilled salmon recipe, honey glazed salmon, honey soy salmon, weeknight grilled salmon
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: 2

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets skin-on about 6 oz each
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for grill grates
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Reserve half of the glaze for serving.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides and let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat around 400°F. Clean and oil the grates generously to prevent sticking.
  • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 5–6 minutes without moving them.
  • Carefully flip the salmon using a thin spatula and cook flesh-side down for about 2–3 minutes.
  • Flip the salmon back skin-side down and brush generously with the honey glaze. Close the lid and cook for another 2 minutes to let the glaze caramelize.
  • Remove the salmon from the grill once it reaches about 125–130°F internally. Drizzle with the reserved glaze and garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and lime wedges before serving.

Notes

Always start grilling salmon skin-side down on a well-oiled grill to prevent sticking. Apply the honey glaze only during the final few minutes of cooking so it caramelizes without burning. For best texture, cook until the internal temperature reaches about 125–130°F for medium.