Description
Enjoy a delicious balance of sweet and savory with this Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon with Fig Spread. A rich, sticky glaze made with honey, garlic, and fig spread enhances the tender, flaky salmon. This quick and easy one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner.
Ingredients
- 24 oz salmon fillets (about 3–4 fillets)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (or lemon juice)
- ¼ cup fig spread (preferably Divina brand)
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Salmon
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat salmon fillets dry and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Place salmon skin-side down, sprinkle with garlic and salt, and top with thin slices of butter.
Bake
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Prepare the Glaze
- While salmon bakes, mix soy sauce, honey, lime juice, fig spread, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until smooth.
Glaze the Salmon
- Remove salmon from oven and spoon glaze over each fillet.
- Return to oven for 2-5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
Serve
- Transfer to plates and drizzle with remaining glaze.
Notes
- Sweetener Substitutions: Use maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey.
- Fruit Spread Alternative: Peach or apricot preserves work well.
- Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Reheating: Warm in a 275°F oven for 10-15 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
