Honey Glazed Sesame Salmon
Quick oven-baked salmon with a simple honey-butter glaze and optional sesame-parsley garnish.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- parchment paper or aluminum foil
- Small Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Spoon or small spatula
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 24 oz fresh salmon about 4 portions, ~6 oz each
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- sesame seeds for garnish, optional
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly spray or grease it.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, honey, and sesame oil until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread a thin layer of the honey-butter mixture over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and, if using, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped parsley over the fillets before serving immediately.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry to help the glaze adhere.
- Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Cooking time varies by thickness; check for flake test.
- Sesame seeds and parsley are optional garnishes.