This Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make. The sweet and savory sauce makes your fresh salmon so delicious.

Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon on a plate with white rice
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Grilled seafood recipes are always on the menu. Salmon is one of our favorites because of the many health benefits and the many ways it can be seasoned.

If you tried our Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon Recipe, then you are going to love the flavors of the honey garlic salmon recipe. You may love this Cold Smoked Salmon.

Why This Recipe Works 

Honey garlic grilled salmon recipe is made with simple ingredients. The salmon filets are brushed with a homemade honey garlic sauce to add amazing flavor. We love to grill it because you can also make this bake in the oven or make it in the skillet.

Cooking salmon makes the perfect weeknight dinners a breeze. You may even want to try this Grilled Mahi Mahi Recipe for another easy meal idea.

Ingredients

Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon ingredients - salmon, salt and pepper, honey, soy sauce, garlic, oil, cornstarch, water, fresh parsley
  • Salmon Fillets
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

  • Honey
  • Soy Sauce
  • Cloves Garlic, minced
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Cornstarch
  • Water
  • Fresh Parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

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Step by Step Instructions 

  • Step 1 – Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Step 2 – In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until well mixed.
Combining the honey garlic sauce in a sauce pan
  • Step 3 – In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a smooth paste. Add this to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mixing cornstarch and water in a small bowl
  • Step 4 – Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  • Step 5 – Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
Placing the salmon filets on the grill
  • Step 6 – During the last 2 minutes of cooking, generously brush the honey garlic sauce over the salmon fillets.
Grilled salmon filets
  • Step 7 – Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes.
  • Step 8 – If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

  • Fresh Salmon – I recommend using fresh salmon fillets for the best results. Aim for fillets that are even in thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Cooking Salmon – Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of your fillets and the temperature of your grill. Always check for doneness by seeing if the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • Watch Salmon Closely – The honey in the marinade will caramelize as it grills, giving the salmon a nice char. However, be careful not to burn it; keep an eye on the fillets as they cook.
Grilled salmon on white rice

Serving Suggestions

We love to serve this salmon with a side of white rice and veggies to make it a complete meal. For an easy clean up, we love to cook Grilled Asparagus in Foil Recipe, How to Cook Baked Potatoes on the Grill, or Grilled Broccoli in Foil.

Top the salmon with green onions and sesame seeds for even more flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

How to Reheat

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or the air fryer.

Close up image of grilled salmon on a plate

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Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon

5 from 2 votes
This Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make. The sweet and savory sauce makes your fresh salmon so delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 415

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

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Instructions

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until well mixed.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a smooth paste. Add this to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grate with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
  • During the last 2 minutes of cooking, generously brush the honey garlic sauce over the salmon fillets.
  • Once cooked, remove the salmon from the grill and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes.
  • If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

I recommend using fresh salmon fillets for the best results. Aim for fillets that are even in thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of your fillets and the temperature of your grill. Always check for doneness by seeing if the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
The honey in the marinade will caramelize as it grills, giving the salmon a nice char. However, be careful not to burn it; keep an eye on the fillets as they cook.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 415kcal, Carbohydrates 37g, Protein 36g, Fat 14g, Saturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 6g, Monounsaturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0.02g, Cholesterol 94mg, Sodium 887mg, Potassium 898mg, Fiber 0.3g, Sugar 35g, Vitamin A 68IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 32mg, Iron 2mg

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