Recipes that involve honey and salmon are good because variety keeps things interesting. Of the 14 recipes that follow (most of which feature some pretty unique flavors), I would say three or four are good enough to make a regular part of your weeknight cooking rotation.

Honey Garlic Salmon is one of the simplest. It is also very straightforward.

It lets the natural sweetness of the honey shine, alongside (and this is important) the quite prominent flavor of garlic. When we were testing this one out, I made it with Gabriela, who doesn’t usually make garlic-heavy dishes.

But Eye of the Tiger played during that cooking session, and we crushed it on the garlic. It was amazing, and we got to eat all of that salmon (with lots of secret garlic sauce) after working out and feeling like champions.

The 14 Best honey salmon recipes

1. Honey Garlic Salmon

Four fillets make up the main part of Honey Garlic Salmon, which are first seasoned with salt and pepper. They are then glazed with a mixture of honey, soy sauce, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and minced garlic.

The fillets are cooked in olive oil and served on a plate with some of the sauce drizzled over them.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create the glaze.

2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon fillets.

3. In a large skillet, heat medium olive oil over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side up, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

4. In the last moment of preparing, drizzle the honey garlic glaze over the salmon and allow it to bubble softly, coating the salmon generously. Serve it piping hot with sides of your choosing.

2. Honey Glazed Salmon

Salmon’s rich flavor is nicely complemented by the sweet and savory glaze of honey, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. This dish is an excellent choice for a fast yet mouthwatering meal.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

2. In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil, then add the salmon fillets, placing them skin-side down. Sauté the salmon for 3-4 minutes.

3. Turn the salmon over and drizzle the honey glaze over the top. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is just done and has a nice glaze. Serve right away.

3. Honey Mustard Salmon

Salmon fillets are the star of honey mustard salmon. This dish combines the fish with a sauce made from Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil.

It is a fast meal for those who want something light and tasty.

Ingredients:
Salmon fillets (about 4)
Dijon mustard
Honey
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt
Black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a tiny bowl, mix by hand 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a couple of grinds from the salt and pepper shakers until fully combined and smooth.

3. The salmon fillets should be placed on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Then, you brush the honey mustard mixture over the salmon fillets so that it is evenly coating the fillets.

4. Cook in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is done and flakes easily with a fork.

4. Honey Lime Salmon

A dish that delights is Honey Lime Salmon, with salmon fillets marinated in a lively blend of honey, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and garlic. This combination offers a vibrant and zesty taste experience that is simply sublime.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk them together until they are well blended.

2. The salmon fillets should be seasoned with salt and pepper on both sides. They should then be placed in a shallow dish, and the honey-lime mixture should be poured over the top, ensuring the salmon is well coated. The fillets should then marinate for at least 15 minutes.

3. An even heating non-stick skillet, sizzling at medium-high heat, becomes the stage for salmon fillets. The salmon takes its place, skin-side down, cooking for 3-4 minutes on one side and then 3-4 minutes on the other. When the cooking time is up, the salmon should be completely done, flaking with ease when prodded by a fork.

4. Accompany the honey lime salmon with your selection of sides—perhaps steamed vegetables or rice. If you’re feeling particularly gourmet, add a garnish of lime wedges to each plate.

5. Honey Soy Salmon

The delightful dish, Honey Soy Salmon, features salmon fillets marinated in a full-flavored blend of soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and grated ginger before being cooked to perfection.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and ginger, and mix them well.

2. In a shallow dish, place the salmon fillets and pour the marinade over them, ensuring that they’re well-coated. Marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.

3. Set a grill or oven to medium-high heat. Place the salmon on the grill or in the oven and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

4. Hot salmon is best served, and it is even better if you garnish it with fresh herbs just before serving.

6. Honey Balsamic Salmon

Balsamic Honey Salmon includes tender fillets of salmon that are marinated in a mixture of honey, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. They are then cooked in olive oil and garnished with plenty of fresh parsley and a little bit of salt and pepper.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Create your marinade in a small bowl by whisking together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Put the salmon fillets in a shallow container and cover them with marinade, making sure they are thoroughly coated. Allow the salmon to marinate for no less than 15-20 minutes.

3. A non-stick skillet should be preheated over medium-high heat. The salmon should be taken out of the marinade and inserted into the skillet, skin-side down. It should be cooked for 4-5 minutes on the side that was down when first inserted, then flipped over for 4-5 minutes more, or until it is cooked all the way through and showing signs of flakiness.

4. Any leftover marinade should be drizzled over the cooked salmon before serving. Garnish with parsley, and serve right away.

7. Honey Sriracha Salmon

Salmon fillets offer a richness that stands up to a sweet and spicy marinade of honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic. The result?

A dish that’s packed with flavor and just as at home on a weeknight dinner table as it is at a special occasion.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl and whisk together to create the marinade.

2. Put the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, making sure they are completely coated. Allow them to marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 15 minutes.

3. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated salmon fillets, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.

4. Accompany the Honey Sriracha Salmon with your selected sides, using any leftover sauce from the pan to drizzle over the fish and the sides to make an eye
and palate-pleasing presentation.

8. Honey Teriyaki Salmon

Succulent salmon fillets marry with a delightful blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create a savory-sweet Asian-inspired glaze that’s perfect for grilling. All you need to do is fire up the grill and brush on this honey teriyaki recipe.

Ingredients
Salmon fillets (4 pieces)
Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
Honey (1/4 cup)
Rice vinegar (2 tablespoons)
Garlic, minced (2 cloves)
Ginger, grated (1 tablespoon)
Sesame oil (1 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a whisking motion to create the teriyaki marinade.

2. Put the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

3. Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm up in advance. Get a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper, then put the marinated salmon fillets on the baking sheet.

4. In the oven preheated to the proper temperature, bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is thoroughly cooked and flakes nicely and easily with a fork. Serve at once.

9. Honey Dijon Salmon

Salmon fillets brushed with a delightful mixture of Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice are the stars of HWRS’s Honey Dijon Salmon. This dish’s only additional seasoning is salt and pepper.

And when it comes to garnishing, the default option is nothing; parley can remain in the fridge if you prefer to serve this dish unadorned.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C), and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

2. In a tiny bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice until combined.

3. Position the salmon fillets on the baking sheet that has been made ready, and then sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Finally, ensure that you brush the honey-Dijon mixture over the top, allowing it to coat the fillets.

4. In the preheated oven, bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. If desired, garnish with parsley before serving.

10. Honey Lemon Salmon

Salmon fillets are the main ingredient in the delightful dish called Honey Lemon Salmon. This is a fish delicacy served with a wonderful blend of seasonings.

In this dish, salmon is first marinated in a mixture of half honey and half freshly squeezed lemon juice, along with olive oil and minced garlic. After marinating, the fish is baked for about 20 minutes.

The dish is then garnished with lemon slices before serving.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

2. In a tiny dish, combine together the vinaigrette ingredients: honey, lemon juice, and, instead of a standard emulsifier like mustard, use minced garlic—an old Italian trick for dressing salads. Garlic smoothies every improvised Italian salad with its creamy, garlicky goodness; plus, it emulates the effect of mustard in that it helps the oil and vinegar emulsify.

3. Prepare a baking sheet and set the oven temperature to 450°F. Brush the fillets with the honey lemon mixture.Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush them with the honey lemon mixture.

4. Fish for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is done and chunks easily with a fork. Serve with lemon slices for garnish.

11. Honey Orange Salmon

Honey Orange Salmon is a delicious dish that showcases the fresh taste of salmon fillets, which are marinated in a harmonious blend of freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. The marinade is a perfect complement for the salmon, which bakes beautifully when drizzled with olive oil and simply seasoned with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
Honey
Soy sauce
Garlic (minced)
Salmon fillets
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk to blend, creating a marinade.

2. In a baking dish, lay the salmon fillets, and pour the marinade over the top. Make sure to cover the fish completely, and then place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least half an hour.

3. Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Olive oil and salt and pepper prepare the salmon for the baking dish.

4. If you want to cook your salmon perfectly, aim for a baking time of between 12 and 15 minutes. The fish is done when it flakes easily and effortlessly. If you want to kick the flavor of this dish up a notch, baste the salmon once with the marinade halfway through cooking.

12. Honey BBQ Salmon

Honey BBQ Salmon
You have here a delectable dish that harmonizes sweet honey and piquant BBQ sauce with succulent salmon fillets. Olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in seemingly modest amounts work together as simply yet satisfyingly irresistible flavor enhancers.

Ingredients

Honey
BBQ sauce
Salmon fillets
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

1. The grill or oven should be preheated to medium-high heat.

2. Honey, BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper are blended together in a small bowl.

3. Generously brush the salmon fillets with the honey BBQ mixture.

4. Cook the salmon for approximately 10-12 minutes using a grilling or roasting method, until the fish is definitely done and offers no resistance when flaked with a fork. For best flavor, baste the salmon with whatever sauce you have chosen to use about halfway through the cooking process.

13. Honey Sesame Salmon

Uncover the recipe for Honey Sesame Salmon: a speedy and tasty dish that puts juicy salmon fillets front and center. They are marinated in a delightful mélange of honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and garlic.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. In a tiny mixing basin, combine the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and minced garlic. Beat energetically with a whisk until everything is thoroughly mixed and well blended.

2. In a shallow dish, combine the salmon fillets and the honey sesame marinade, taking care to ensure that each fillet is well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

3. Your oven should be set to 400°F (200°C) to preheat. The parchment paper should line a baking sheet. The marinated salmon fillets should be arranged on the baking sheet.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place salmon in the pan skin-side down then brush with olive oil and season well with salt, pepper, and Old Bay (or other seasoning) to taste. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until done and flakes easily with a fork.

14. Honey Butter Salmon

Salmon fillets are cooked in a rich blend of honey, unsalted butter, and minced garlic, resulting in a simple yet delightful dish called Honey Butter Salmon. That drizzle of fresh lemon juice right before serving?

It certainly enhances the flavor experience.

Ingredients

Honey
Unsalted butter
Salmon fillets
Garlic, minced
Lemon juice
Salt
Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, honey, and minced garlic. Stir this mixture together until it is well integrated; then remove from the heat and set aside.

2. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the salmon fillets.

3. Place the salmon fillets skin side down in a skillet over medium heat. Allow them to cook for about 4-5 minutes, then—the most crucial step in not breaking your precious fillets—carefully flip them over. Pour the honey butter mixture over them and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

4. Before serving, drizzle with lemon juice.