Salmon Glaze
Unlock the secret to irresistible salmon with this quick and flavorful Salmon Glaze recipe! In just 5 minutes, you can whip up a perfectly balanced blend of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, tangy Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, all elevated with a touch of garlic and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. This versatile glaze is perfect for baking, broiling, or grilling salmon fillets, ensuring a beautifully caramelized finish every time. Serve your glazed salmon with a drizzle of the reserved sauce for an extra burst of flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining, this easy recipe is your go-to for restaurant-quality results at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice.
Add the olive oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes if you desire a bit of heat.
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and fully combined.
Brush the glaze generously over your salmon fillets before cooking. Use the glaze for baking, broiling, or grilling your salmon.
Optional: Reserve a small amount of glaze to drizzle over the salmon as a finishing sauce after it is cooked.
Enjoy your perfectly glazed salmon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1557 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 174 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
