3 Ingredient Honey Soy Salmon
As far as salmon goes, this has to be the easiest recipe for salmon I have ever done. There are just three ingredients, including the salmon, and it makes for a super delicate, beautifully flavored and baked fish. As a lover of salmon, this is one of my favorite ways to have it.
This salmon comes together in about 3 minutes of prep time, then cooks in 30 minutes in the oven, giving you plenty of time to make any sides for the meal. Literally, I can put this salmon together in absolutely no time.
For sides, I love to enjoy this salmon with rice, roasted or glazed carrots, and a simple side salad. I find that the rice works super well to soak up any liquid from the salmon and the liquid it will be coated with, and the carrots and side salad add a little variety. Another great alternative is some roasted asparagus, sauteed bok choy, or sauteed green beans. It’s great to switch up the sides for a meal to make it a little more interesting.
This is originally my mom’s recipe, and I did have to develop it a little bit to figure out the perfect proportions. When she makes it, my mom doesn’t measure and pours everything out by sight. However, I find that it would be a little difficult to describe that.
This salmon is great because the lack of numerous ingredients enhances the natural flavor of the fish, and they make it super easy to put together for a speedy dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2-2 1/2 lb salmon, whole
- 2/3 cup soy sauce, low sodium if desired
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the salmon in a baking dish, making sure it can fit entirely. Try not to fold it, as this could cause baking irregularities and could cause some parts of the fish to be under-seasoned.
- In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce and honey and mix together. Don’t worry if it doesn’t completely combine, it will all end up on the salmon anyway. Then, pour the mix over the salmon and rub it across the fish gently with your hands, making sure it is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, depending on the desired degree of cooking. For medium-rare salmon, cook for 25-27 minutes. For medium-medium well, cook for 28-30 minutes. Make sure not to overcook the salmon, or it could be dry. It’s also equally important to not undercook the salmon. See tips in the notes below. Enjoy!
Notes:
- For the salmon, I would recommend using a skinless fish. However, if you only have a fish with skin, this recipe still works. I just would either cut off the skin or not eat it after the salmon is cooked.
- For cooking, you want to cook until the point that you pierce the salmon with a fork and the fish will flake. I usually do about 28-30 minutes because that is the type of salmon I prefer.
3 Ingredient Honey Soy Salmon
Ingredients
- 2-2 1/2 lb salmon whole
- 2/3 cup soy sauce low sodium if desired
- 1/3 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the salmon into a large baking dish, making sure it is not folding over itself.
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce and honey, mixing well. Pour this over the salmon and rub it with your hands to make sure it is well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven until the salmon is just cooked through and flaky when pricked with a fork.
Notes
- Calories are calculated for a 2 lb fish, with serving sizes assumed to be about 4 oz.
- Macros: 12.9 g fat, 13.8 g carbohydrates, 32.3 g protein
- See the blog post above for more detailed instructions, including advice about sides, skin on/skinless, and baking time.