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Honey Glazed Salmon
5 from 18 votes

Honey Glazed Salmon

Honey Glazed Salmon features salmon filets seasoned with smoky spices, seared, and cooked in a honey-sweetened soy and broth glaze. Accompanied by sautéed broccoli and served with rice, this dish balances sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors with moist, flaky fish and tender-crisp vegetables.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 441 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Broccoli
  • 1-2 tablespoons peanut oil can sub vegetable oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
Salmon
  • 1 ½ lbs. salmon cut into 4 filets. (Skin on or off.)
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil can sub olive oil
Sauce
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
For Serving
  • 3 cups rice any kind. See notes for cooking tips, cooked

Instructions

Prep Work
    Cup of Yum
  1. Combine the salmon seasonings in a small bowl. (Smoked paprika, salt, pepper, mustard powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.)
  2. Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium measuring cup with a spout. *Make sure the sauce ingredients are not warm/hot to ensure that you don’t activate the cornstarch. Store in a cool place until ready to use.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Sauté the Broccoli
  1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the broccoli. Cook for 4 minutes, until slightly softened. (Add a splash of oil if needed). Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon dry and sprinkle the seasoning over each filet, gently press it onto the surface.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon (skin-side-down if applicable), and sear for 3 minutes.
  3. Decrease heat to medium and add the sauce. Bring to a boil. Allow it to thicken, then reduce heat to medium-low. Use a spoon to baste the salmon as it continues to cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add the broccoli back to the skillet.
  5. Transfer to the oven and bake for 7 minutes. Increase heat to a low broil (400°F) and cook for up to 2 more minutes to allow the top to caramelize. Watch it carefully during this time, don’t walk away. Remove from heat.
  6. Spoon the salmon with more glaze from the skillet and let it rest for 5-10 minutes prior to serving. It will increase a few more degrees during this time. Ensure that it reaches 145°F prior to serving.
  7. Transfer to serving plates and serve with rice!

Notes

  • Salmon is cooked when the flesh flakes easily but remains moist inside; it should reach an internal temperature of 145° before resting.
  • Cook rice by boiling water with chicken bouillon, then simmering rinsed long-grain rice covered, removing from heat and resting 10 minutes before serving.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
  • Garnishes such as green onions, chopped honey roasted peanuts, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds can enhance the dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 441kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 1241mg (52%) Potassium 1077mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 416IU (8%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441

% Daily Value*

Calories 441kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1241mg 52%
Potassium 1077mg 23%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 416IU 8%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.