Description
Treat yourself to tender, flaky Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil — an easy, mess-free dinner bursting with sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors. This simple foil-packet method locks in moisture and infuses each bite with a rich honey garlic glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal or elegant dinner for entertaining. Serve with fluffy rice and fresh veggies for a satisfying, restaurant-quality dish at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skinless or skin-on)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (optional but adds richness)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, melted butter (if using), olive oil, and ginger (if using).
3️⃣ Prepare the salmon
- Place each salmon fillet on a large piece of aluminum foil.
- Season the salmon with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over each fillet.
- Top each fillet with a few lemon slices.
4️⃣ Wrap it up
- Fold the sides of the foil over each piece of salmon, sealing the packets tightly to prevent leaks.
5️⃣ Bake
- Arrange the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon.
- For a slightly caramelized top, open the foil and broil for an additional 2–3 minutes.
6️⃣ Garnish & serve
- Carefully open the foil packets — watch out for steam!
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides like steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Choose fresh salmon: Wild-caught if possible, for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook: Salmon should flake easily but still be moist inside.
- Marinate for extra flavor: If you have time, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 15–30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg