How to Make Honey-Glazed Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular and mouthwatering methods is to prepare it with a honey glaze. This sweet and savory dish is perfect for a special dinner or a quick weekday meal, and it's sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.

The key to making the perfect honey-glazed salmon is to start with fresh, high-quality fish. Look for wild-caught salmon if possible, as it tends to have a richer flavor and a fir...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 (4 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white cooking wine
  • ¼ cup crushed garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon onion salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 3 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • ¾ cup honey, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 23 mins
  • Total Time: 38 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 fillets

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet; pierce with a fork several times. Season with black pepper.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk olive oil, white cooking wine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion salt, mustard, and hot pepper sauce into the melted butter; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Brush generously over the salmon fillets.
  • Bake salmon fillets in the preheated oven, basting with butter mixture every 5 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Coat each fillet with honey; continue baking until glazed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    663 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 1665mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 573mg