Description

A delicious and easy-to-make salmon glaze combining savory soy sauce, sweet honey, tangy Dijon mustard, and fresh ginger and garlic. This glaze adds rich flavor and a glossy finish to salmon fillets, perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing. Adjust sweetness and tanginess to your taste and enjoy a restaurant-quality salmon dish at home.

Ingredients

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Glaze Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey (Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount.)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (Adjust tanginess by modifying the amount.)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper

Optional Garnish

Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper.
Mix the Glaze: Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well blended and smooth.
Heat the Glaze (Optional): Pour the glaze into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes to slightly thicken it, stirring occasionally.
Cool Slightly: Allow the glaze to cool slightly before using.
Apply to Salmon: Brush the glaze over salmon fillets just before cooking. If grilling, apply during the last few minutes to prevent burning the sugars.
Cook and Serve: Cook salmon as desired until done, then serve garnished with fresh herbs if preferred.
Adjust Flavor: Modify the sweetness or tanginess by changing honey or vinegar amounts to suit your taste.
Store Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover glaze for up to one week and reheat before use.

Notes

Adjust honey and rice vinegar amounts to personalize sweetness and tanginess.
Heating glaze thickens it slightly, but glazing cold salmon is fine too.
Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor impact.
The glaze is suitable for grilling, baking, or pan-searing salmon.
Store leftover glaze in an airtight container in the fridge.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Sauce / Glaze
Method: Whisking and optional simmering
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup glaze (~60 ml)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: salmon glaze, honey soy glaze, ginger garlic glaze, salmon sauce, easy salmon recipe