Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Honey Soy Glazed Salmon! Looking for a versatile fish to cook and have everyone gawk over? Well, salmon is your fish and this tasty Honey Soy Glazed Salmon is your game! This fish can be prepared in so many different ways, but a sweet and savory recipe is always a great way to go!

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Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Honey Soy Sauce and Other Sauce Variations

First off, nothing beats a homemade honey soy sauce. Sure store bought can save some time, but most of the sweet flavoring in those comes from glucose syrups. You can keep it super healthy by using pure honey you might already have at home. The sauce itself is used as a pre-marinade, especially in chicken or meat dishes.

Some recipes call for the use of a Chinese wine or sherry. But, if you prefer a non-alcoholic sauce, stick with my recipe! In my recipe the corn starch is optional. Mainly the reason being is that usually when cooking with chicken or meat, the sauce reduces and becomes thicker from the broth. But, with the salmon it may not thicken as much especially if you’re not baking in the oven.

This sauce is also called honey garlic soy sauce or honey ginger soy sauce. Sometimes, if using ginger people opt out of using garlic and vise versa. The reason being some people don’t like such strong flavors together. But trust me, the flavors in this recipe are perfectly balanced so that the spice marries superbly with the sweet and tangy flavors.

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To Marinate or NOT to Marinate?

Many people wonder if they should marinate their salmon in this sauce for an extended time. The answer is NO. It’s not necessary because a marinade is usually used to tenderize the meat and help it soak in the flavor. In this recipe, we are using salmon which is a fragile fish fillet. Also, the recipe calls for baking, so the simple five-minute marinade beforehand is enough since the fillet will be sitting in the sauce the whole time it’s cooking.

Now, if you’re planning on air frying, pan frying, or grilling your salmon, you may want to reconsider. But, don’t marinade too long. If your base for your marinade is acidic, then no more than 30 minutes or your salmon fillet can become mushy or fall apart. If the sauce isn’t acidic, you can marinate anywhere between 2 to 24 hours (though longer than 8 hours is not recommended).

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Best Methods To Cook Honey Soy Glazed Salmon

Some recipes call for a crispy outside, while others go for an extra spicy punch. Still others prefer a tangier kick, and some want the simplest recipe available. We all have our reasons for cooking or preparing dishes differently. We may be catering to a picky eater, a larger group of diners, a time-crunch, or a variety of reasons. Whatever it may be, this recipe can be prepared flexibly based on your needs.

Varied Ingredients

Change up ingredients to get the flavors we are desiring. However you decide to prepare it, this baked salmon with honey soy sauce and garlic will be an amazing treat!

Extra Sweet

To make a sweet salmon dish out of this recipe add a little brown sugar. About a quarter of a cup into your honey soy mixture. It adds that extra sweetness and gives the final glaze a beautiful darker color.

Extra Spicy

Looking to spice up this recipe? Simple! Add a little black pepper or some red chili flakes into the sauce mixture. Or, simply sprinkle red chili flakes on the finished honey soy glazed salmon dish!

Extra Tangy

It’s no secret if you’re looking for a little more tanginess than you have to go acidic. You can add a little extra lemon juice, or even a bit of fresh orange juice. You can also add a quarter teaspoon of citric acid or a teaspoon of red vinegar. Some even add a squirt of mustard, Dijon or regular!

Extra Savory

The savory flavors of this dish come from the soy sauce. Using a dark soy sauce will ensure a more savory taste. Most Chinese soy sauces are made light or thin. So, when shopping check the labels for a dark soy sauce. Also, you can add a little chicken broth or cube into the mix for some of that umami (meaty/savory) flavor!

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Different Cooking Methods

There are different ways to cook this salmon recipe and salmon in general. This recipe calls for oven-baking and some broiling. Others slow-roast the honey soy salmon in foil in a sheet pan with veggies, but whatever your heart (palate) desires!

Pan Fried

Just as it is called, pan frying the salmon is simply put: frying the salmon in preferred oil in a shallow pan. This works two ways. First, you can use it to sear the salmon before putting it in the oven to bake, or second, you can fully cook it through this way!

Searing Techniques

To properly sear the salmon, you must be cautious. As I mentioned before, salmon is a sensitive fillet and can easily be overcooked. First, heat a pan for about a minute on high heat. Next, cover the pan in preferred oil thoroughly and wait a couple minutes until it gets hot and sizzles. Then, lay the salmon into the pan and leave untouched for about 3 to four minutes or until it gets crispy. Finally, flip to the other side and leave for the same amount of time. This should create a crunchy crust to the glazed salmon.

You can sear on high for one or two minutes on each side to create a crispy layer. Then place the remaining marinade over it and cover and put in oven to cook through. It will probably only need about ten to twelve minutes in the oven at about 350F. Pan seared honey glazed salmon is a great option to trap in flavor!

Air Fried Salmon

You can cook your honey soy ginger glazed salmon in your air fryer. You can wrap it in foil and air fry it. It would be a good idea to tightly seal the foil and turn it over half way through the cooking process.

Grilled Honey Soy Sauce Salmon

Grilled glazed salmon is so yummy and super popular in Australia. When you plan to grill your salmon, make sure to make extra honey soy sauce for basting. You don’t want your salmon to dry out or be overcooked. It’s essential to flip the salmon carefully from side to side every couple minutes or so. Be sure to baste with the extra sauce (not used in the actual marinade for sanitary reasons) each time you flip it.

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Perfect Honey Garlic Soy Salmon Side Dishes

Honey soy glazed salmon goes great with the following:

• Baked or sautéed mushrooms, peppers, broccoli or any veggie of your choice
• roasted asparagus or any roasted veggie for that matter
• boiled white rice
• fried rice
• noodles
• mashed potatoes
• baked potato wedges
• a salad of your choice

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Other Salmon Recipes

• Teriyaki glazed salmon
• Lemon ginger salmon
• Honey soy glazed salmon tacos (great for if you have leftovers of this dish)
• Honey glazed salmon (without soy sauce)
• Soy grilled salmon (without the honey)
• Bok choy salmon

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List of Ingredients

• salmon fillet ⁣
• garlic
• ginger 
• lemon juice
• soy sauce or coconut aminos
• honey
• starch (optional)
• rosemary for garnish

Steps to Prep

1. In a bowl add the soy, garlic, ginger, lemon, and honey, then whisk. ⁣
2. Add the salmon filet (I used wild sockeye salmon) on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray the whole salmon with cooking spray⁣
3. Pour half of the marinade on the salmon, garnish with fresh rosemary then fold in the parchment paper from left and right and allow for salmon to soak in the marinade for about 5.  Open parchment paper, then bake at 450F for 15 minutes. ⁣
4. Meanwhile, pour the other half of the sauce into a small pot, add the corn starch, turn heat on high and whisk until it comes to a boil and has sauce has thickened. ⁣
5. Once salmon is finished, pour the thickened sauce all over and enjoy with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli

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Recipes You May Want To Try

• Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Chef Salad
• Air Fried Honey Tortilla Chips
• Baked Salmon with Greek Salsa
• The Best Whipped Mashed Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Casserole

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