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. Perfectly baked at 400°F, this dish offers a simple yet delicious way to enjoy salmon that’s ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner.
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 from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Arrange and glaze salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the prepared baking dish. Reserve half of the glaze in a clean dish, then brush or spoon the remaining half over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon: Bake the salmon for 12 minutes, then brush on the remaining glaze. Continue baking for an additional 8 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your liking. Thicker fillets may require longer baking. For safety, the FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145° F, though some prefer 125-130° F with a 3-minute rest before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the glaze for a dry rub using your favorite salmon seasoning if you prefer a dry texture instead of a glaze.
- Thicker salmon fillets will take longer to cook through; adjust baking time accordingly.
- Using parchment paper or foil helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Allowing the salmon to rest for a few minutes after baking helps retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
