Oven-Baked Garlic & Scallion Salmon with Honey-Sesame Glaze

I like to call this my “fast food dinner” because it’s just as quick as takeout but so much healthier. This oven-baked salmon takes only 15 minutes from start to finish, and the best part is that when you bake it in the oven, you don’t have to worry about lingering fishy smells in the kitchen. The garlic, scallions, and sesame-honey glaze create a savory-sweet flavor that feels gourmet with almost no effort. On top of being quick and tasty, salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids for heart and brain health, high-quality protein to keep you satisfied, and antioxidants that help reduce inflammation. It’s the perfect weeknight meal when you want something nourishing, flavorful, and stress-free.

Oven-Baked Garlic & Scallion Salmon with Honey-Sesame Glaze

Serves: 2–3 | Prep time: 10 min | Cook time: 12–15 min

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet (Trader Joe’s fresh or frozen, thawed)
  
• 3–4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
  
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  
• 1 tbsp honey (more to taste)
  
• 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
  
• Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds, extra scallions
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. I like to bake this in a casserole dish or le cruset so it marinates in the sauce.
   
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha until smooth. Taste and adjust—more honey for sweetness, more vinegar for tang, more sriracha for spice.
   
3. Prepare the salmon: Place salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet. Pat dry with a paper towel. Sprink garlic powder and pepper on the salmon. Spread the chopped garlic and half of the scallions over the top.
   
4. Add sauce: Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon. If you have time, let it marinade for 1-4 hours in fridge or on counter.
   
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
   
6. Finish & serve: Sprinkle with extra scallions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with steamed rice, sautéed greens, or roasted veggies.

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