Glossy honey-glazed salmon with caramelized edges and a bright lemon finish.
Honey Caramelized Salmon
A simple honey-glazed salmon with garlic, Dijon and lemon, roasted until glossy and caramelized at the edges.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 16 min
- Total
- 26 min
- Serves
- 4–6
- Level
- Easy
This salmon looks beautiful enough for a holiday table but is wonderfully simple to make. The honey glaze turns glossy and caramelized in the oven while lemon and Dijon keep the flavor balanced and bright.
The recipe
Ingredients
Method
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1
Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet or baking dish with parchment.
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2
Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down.
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3
Whisk together the honey, Dijon, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt and pepper.
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4
Brush the glaze generously over the salmon.
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5
Roast for 10–14 minutes, depending on thickness.
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6
Switch the oven to broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely, until the top is glossy and caramelized.
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7
Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
If using individual fillets, begin checking them a few minutes earlier because they cook faster than a whole side.
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