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Easy Honey Garlic Baked Salmon in Foil – 15 Minute Dinner

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A quick and easy honey garlic baked salmon in foil that’s ready in just 15 minutes. The glaze caramelizes perfectly, creating a sticky, sweet-savory coating over tender, flaky salmon, with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Let salmon fillets sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes.
  2. Tear off two large sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Lay them flat on your work surface.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil until well combined.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper.
  5. Place each salmon fillet in the center of a foil sheet, skin-side down. Spoon half of the glaze over each fillet, coating evenly. Reserve a little glaze for brushing after baking if desired.
  6. Fold the sides of the foil up and over the salmon, then crimp the edges to create a sealed packet, leaving a little space inside for steam circulation.
  7. Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness (13 minutes for 1-inch thick fillets). Salmon should flake easily with a fork.
  8. Carefully open foil packets (watch for steam). Brush with reserved glaze if desired. Let rest 1-2 minutes. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

For thinner fillets (3/4 inch), check at 10 minutes. For thicker fillets (1.5 inches), bake 15-16 minutes. Don’t skip the soy sauce—it balances the sweetness. Let salmon rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before baking for even cooking. Use 3-4 cloves garlic for perfect balance; too much can overpower. For a spicy version, add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or sriracha to the glaze. For a lemon herb twist, add zest of half a lemon and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary.

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