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Best Easy Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil – Oven Baked

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This honey garlic salmon in foil is a quick and easy recipe that delivers perfectly tender salmon with a caramelized glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, it uses simple ingredients and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each / 170g each), skin-on or skinless
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) honey
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
  • Fresh lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Position the rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Prepare four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12 inches (30 cm) long. Lightly spray or brush the center of each sheet with olive oil.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place one fillet in the center of each foil sheet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
  5. Divide the glaze evenly among the four fillets, spooning it directly over the top. Use the back of the spoon to spread it around.
  6. Fold the foil over the salmon to create a packet. Bring the two long sides together and fold them over twice to create a tight seal. Then fold the short ends up, crimping them closed. Leave a little room for steam to circulate.
  7. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet, spaced evenly apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork when done.
  8. Optional: For a golden-brown top, carefully open the foil packets after baking. Switch your oven to broil and place the baking sheet about 6 inches from the heating element. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely so the honey doesn’t burn.
  9. Let the salmon rest in the foil packets for 2-3 minutes. Carefully transfer the salmon to serving plates using a spatula, spooning any remaining glaze from the packets over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat the salmon dry for the glaze to stick. Don’t over-seal the packets; leave room for steam. For thicker fillets (1.5 inches), cook closer to 20 minutes. Prep foil packets up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate for easy entertaining. Toast sesame seeds for better flavor.

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