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Sticky Honey Garlic Baked Salmon in Foil: Easy 20-Minute Dinner

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This Sticky Honey Garlic Baked Salmon in Foil is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that delivers incredible flavor with almost no effort. The foil packet method ensures perfectly cooked, moist salmon every time, while the honey garlic glaze caramelizes into a thick, glossy coating that’s absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each)
  • 1/3 cup honey (113g)
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (45ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Let salmon fillets sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sriracha, and sesame oil until well combined.
  3. Tear off four pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each piece, skin-side down if skin is on. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of glaze over each fillet, coating evenly. Reserve a little glaze for after baking.
  4. Fold the foil over the salmon and crimp the edges tightly to create a sealed packet. Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 130-135°F (54-57°C) for medium-done.
  6. Carefully open the packets, letting steam escape away from your face. The glaze should be thick and sticky.
  7. Optional: Switch oven to broil. Brush salmon with reserved glaze and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely, until glaze bubbles and darkens slightly.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat the salmon dry thoroughly before adding glaze to ensure the glaze sticks and caramelizes properly. For extra sticky finish, broil for 1-2 minutes after baking. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a low oven or skillet, not the microwave.

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Keywords: salmon, honey garlic, baked salmon, foil packet, quick dinner, weeknight dinner, sticky glaze, easy recipe

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