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Four honey ginger glazed salmon fillets on a sheet pan with caramelized glaze, sesame seeds, and sliced scallions

Honey Ginger Glazed Salmon

A 30-minute oven-baked salmon with a sticky honey ginger glaze. Flaky inside, caramelized outside, and minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 pieces, approx. 170-200 g each skin-on salmon fillets patted dry
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Honey Ginger Glaze
  • 3 tbsp honey runny
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated, about a 2.5 cm piece
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for mild heat
To Serve (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 tbsp sliced scallions green parts only

Method
 

Prep
  1. Heat the oven to 200 C / 400 F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and lightly oil the foil.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. The glaze should be smooth and slightly syrupy.
Glaze and Bake
  1. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet pan. Spoon or brush half the glaze over the top and sides of each fillet.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on thickness. The flesh should be opaque about two-thirds of the way up the sides.
  3. Pull the pan out and brush the remaining glaze over each fillet. Return to the oven and bake for a further 2-3 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and lightly caramelized at the edges.
  4. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer. You're aiming for 125 F / 52 C for medium or 145 F / 63 C for fully cooked through.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest on the pan for 2 minutes. The glaze will thicken slightly as it cools.
  2. Scatter toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or stir-fried greens.

Notes

For a thicker glaze that clings better, simmer the honey-soy mixture in a small saucepan for 2 minutes before brushing it on.