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Baked Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil

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This easy baked honey garlic salmon in foil is a healthy, protein-packed dinner ready in just 30 minutes. Flaky salmon is coated in a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze, baked with lemon and herbs for a delicious, no-fuss meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5–2 lbs (24–32 oz) center-cut salmon fillet, skin-on
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for spice)
  • 1 tbsp butter, dotted on top (optional)
  • Dried thyme or dill, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Tear a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place it shiny side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and place it skin-side down in the center of the foil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Tuck lemon slices under the edges and on top of the salmon.
  6. Pour the honey garlic glaze evenly over the salmon. Use a basting brush or the back of a spoon to coat the fish.
  7. Bring the long sides of the foil up and fold them over each other to loosely seal. Fold in the short ends to close the packet, leaving a little space above the salmon for steam.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes for a 1-inch thick fillet, or 20–22 minutes for thicker fillets, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Optional: Open the foil and broil the salmon for 2–3 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely.
  10. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro, then serve, spooning extra sauce from the foil over the top.

Notes

For best results, use fresh garlic and lemon. Don’t overbake—the salmon should be just opaque and flake easily. Broiling at the end caramelizes the glaze for extra flavor. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat, or swap honey for maple syrup. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge and are great for meal prep.

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