Sweet, savory, and perfectly flaky, this Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil can be made in the oven or on the grill with just 5 ingredients and no dirty pans, and is ready in 25 minutes! The simple, from-scratch honey garlic sauce caramelizes beautifully on the salmon and is also great on chicken, pork, or beef. Great for a quick dinner, but fancy enough for guests.
The Easiest Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil
It’s a BIG day here friends: this is the first seafood recipe of any kind on The Recipe Rebel.
Have you noticed this gaping hole?
I’m curious… how many times per week or month do you all eat seafood? For us, if I’m totally honest, it’s maybe once a month. But we’ve been working on changing that!
I know this isn’t a surprise, but we love honey garlic sauce on anything. I have my go-to version that I used on these Honey Garlic Turkey Sloppy Joes and this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Vegetables, so I tried it out on a piece of salmon that I bought to try to keep me on track with my resolutions.
This honey garlic salmon is for all you busy people who still want to feel a little fancy. It’s got those yummy sweet and savory flavors and is ridiculously easy to put together, even when things get hectic.
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil
- Salmon fillet: A nice center-cut piece works great. Skin-on or skinless, you do you.
- Honey: Any kind of runny honey will do the trick.
- Soy sauce: I like to use the reduced-sodium kind, but regular is fine too.
- Garlic & ginger: Freshly minced garlic and grated ginger give the best flavor!
Should I use a fillet with skin on or skinless fillet?
For this recipe, either works! It’s super easy to peel the skin off after it’s cooked, so it’s totally up to you.
Honey Garlic Salmon Cooking Tips
- Double up on the foil: I always use two layers of tin foil on my baking sheet. It really helps prevent any leaks and makes cleanup a breeze.
- Create a foil boat: Before you add the sauce, fold up the edges of the foil around the salmon fillet. This creates a little “boat” that holds all that delicious honey garlic sauce in.
- Be careful with the broiler: If you want to get a little extra caramelization, you can open the foil and broil it for a couple of minutes. Just watch it like a hawk! I’ve learned the hard way that honey can burn really quickly.
What to Serve with Honey Garlic Salmon
My go-to for this salmon is always some fluffy white rice to make sure not a single drop of that amazing honey garlic sauce goes to waste.For a veggie side, you can’t go wrong with my Cheesy Baked Asparagus, some quick and easy Air Fryer Broccoli, or these simple and sweet Roasted Carrots. Honestly, any roasted or steamed vegetable would be fantastic here!
Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil FAQs
Because the salmon is sealed in a foil packet, the honey garlic glaze won’t burn. Instead, it steams with the salmon and caramelizes into a delicious sauce. Just make sure the foil is sealed tightly to trap all the moisture and flavor.
For sure! Just make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator overnight so it cooks evenly.
Store your cooked honey garlic salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days. It’s delicious served cold in salads or wraps!
If you tried this Honey Garlic Salmon, please leave a rating and let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil (Oven or Grill) + RECIPE VIDEO
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1-1½ lb salmon fillet, with skin or without
- ⅓ cup liquid honey
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and cover a baking sheet with a double layer of tin foil (you really want two layers!). Place salmon fillet on foil and pull the edges up around the salmon (don't cover completely).
- In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic and ginger and pour over salmon. Pull foil up and pinch together at the top so it’s completely sealed around the salmon.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes until salmon is firm and cooked through (you can also grill at the same temperature over indirect heat for about the same amount of time — right in the foil!). (Optional: you can open and broil for 2-3 minutes, but keep in mind that honey burns quickly). Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Maria D. says
My daughter, now aged the big 20 😉, & my 15 other children are in love with ALL of your HONEY GARLIC recipes! We all know how it is, our children’s friends are our children too! I’ve been blessed to have seen them grow since Kindergarten. I was diagnosed with a # chronic conditions at 28 now 46 & was blessed to have been able to work from home & be the class mom & now continue to pack their, a bit more sophisticated, “goody bags” for their college dorms ! A thank you to them bc despite how busy they r with school & work they still find the time to take turns checking in on me daily! How lovely!
Sooo I well WE all thank you for your quick & super yummy recipes!!!!
Blessings to you & yours!
The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Maria! Thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoy the recipe!!
Abbi Lawrance says
This sounds absolutely yummy!! I can’t wait to try it out! And No cleanup!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Abbi! I hope you enjoy it!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I’m always on the lookout for new ways to prepare salmon! I’m adding this to our grilling menu soon!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I’m always looking for new ways to make salmon fun for my family and I’m DEFINITELY adding this beauty onto our menu! Love that it can be done in the oven or on the grill!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Sarah!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
We eat seafood ALL the time! Mainly salmon, though I do make walley, shrimp, and a few other kinds of fish occasionally, too. Although I often get stuck in ruts with the way I prepare it, so that can be boring! Honey garlic salmon is a favorite of mine. I have my own recipe, but I’m loving the addition of ginger in yours. Sounds perfect for busy weeknights!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle! I don’t know why, I’m loving ginger in just about everything these days!