4-Ingredient Baked Salmon

5 from 1 vote

Crisp on the outside and tender and buttery on the inside, this 4-ingredient maple honey baked salmon recipe is the easiest and most delicious way to prepare fish at home!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Asian

Keyword baked salmon, Baked Salmon Fillet, baked salmon recipe, maple glazed salmon, Quick Salmon Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 13

Resting Time 15

Total Time 33

Servings servings

Calories 235kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (about 5-6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: sliced green onion, toasted sesame seeds, crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet or large baking dish with aluminum foil (for easy cleanup) and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels.
4 salmon fillets
Brush some of the soy sauce onto each salmon fillet. Let the salmon sit and marinate at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
Cook the salmon on the top rack of the oven for 10 minutes.
While the salmon is in the oven, whisk together the honey and maple syrup in a small bowl.
1 tablespoon honey
Remove the salmon from the oven and baste with the honey mixture.
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Turn the oven setting to "BROIL" on high. Place the salmon about 4-6 inches from the broiler. Broil for 2-3 more minutes, or until the outside is crispy and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, or crushed red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Season the salmon with even more herbs and spices. For instance, add a dash of garlic powder or onion powder, try our favorite all-purpose seasoning blend, or use parsley, rosemary, thyme, or basil.
For even more flavorful "kick," add fresh ginger to the honey glaze.
Cooking Just for Two? Cut the recipe in half and bake according to the recipe instructions.
For a larger group, bake even more salmon fillets.
If you're starting with frozen salmon, let the salmon thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using in this recipe.
Pat the fish dry with paper towels before brushing with soy sauce.
Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. This makes cleanup easy!
Wait to season the fish with salt and pepper until it's done and you can taste it. The soy sauce adds a good amount of sodium to the salmon, so you might not need any extra salt.
The total cooking time will vary depending on the size, temperature, and thickness of your fish when it goes into the oven. As a result, keep a close eye on the salmon and remove it as soon as the outside is crisp and the inside flakes easily with a fork. If using a meat thermometer, you're looking for an internal temperature of 145°F in the thickest part of the fish.

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