Fish & Seafood

Honey & Garlic Baked Salmon with Risotto

Succulent salmon fillets glazed with a sticky honey and garlic sauce, baked until tender and served with a creamy Parmesan risotto. A comforting yet elegant meal.

5 (3 reviews)
By Ricky Robinson Updated March 12, 2024

There's nothing quite like a comforting salmon dish to bring some warmth to your evening. This honey and garlic baked salmon is easy to make, but so satisfying. Just a few ingredients come together to create a beautifully sweet and savoury dish that feels a bit special without being fussy.

The salmon fillets get covered in a glaze made with melted butter, sweet honey, garlic, aromatic herbs and a little kick of cayenne. As the fish bakes, the glaze thickens into a deliciously sticky, fragrant coating. Bright lemon slices sit on top, adding zesty pops of citrus to cut through the richness of the honey butter sauce.

The salmon bakes in very little time, so start the risotto first and everything will be ready at just the right moment.

Alongside the salmon, you've got a classic risotto to soak up all those delicious juices. This creamy rice gets its flavour from softened shallots, mild leeks, a glug of white wine and a generous grating of salty, nutty Parmesan stirred in at the very end.

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Honey & Garlic Baked Salmon with Risotto

The risotto requires a bit of time with all that stirring, but it's worth it for that velvety, comforting texture. The whole meal comes together with humble ingredients, but the flavours are deeply satisfying. The sticky sweet glaze on the salmon balances perfectly with the creamy, savoury risotto.

The hands-on prep is pretty straightforward too, making it an ideal midweek treat or elegant weekend meal for when you fancy something a little indulgent without too much fuss. Because the salmon bakes quickly, you'll want to get the risotto going first. When it's nearly ready, pop the salmon into the oven and everything will be ready to bring to the table at the same time.

Don't forget some crusty bread to mop up those plates. The combination of the honey garlic glaze and the creamy risotto creates a sauce you won't want to waste.

Honey & Garlic Baked Salmon with Risotto

Honey Risotto Salmon
Total Time 47 min
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 cal
Protein 42g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pan
  • Baking Tray
  • Small Bowl
  • Oven

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 200C and line a baking tray with foil.
  2. 2
    Place the salmon fillets (skin-side-down, if they have skin) on the baking tray.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, honey, herbs, cayenne pepper and season the mixture with a pinch of salt.
  4. 4
    Pour over the salmon fillets, and arrange the lemon slices over the top.
  5. 5
    Bake in the oven for around 8 minutes. Remove, baste with the sauce and return to the oven for a further 4 minutes.
  6. 6
    Finely chop the shallots, leek and garlic and fry on a low heat in a knob of butter and tablespoon of olive oil for around 15 minutes (you want to soften everything without colouring).
  7. 7
    Add the risotto rice and turn up the heat.
  8. 8
    Fry the rice for a minute and then add the white wine and bring to a bubble, allowing the alcohol to evaporate. Season with some salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Reduce the heat to a simmer and begin adding the stock, one ladle at a time. Allow all of the stock to be absorbed into the risotto before adding the next, and stir constantly.
  10. 10
    When the risotto is cooked, stir through a knob of butter and the parmesan. For best results leave the risotto to sit for a minute or two with the lid on before serving.
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Storage

Store any leftover salmon and risotto separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the salmon.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread to mop up the delicious honey garlic glaze and creamy risotto sauce. A simple green salad makes a lovely fresh accompaniment.

Honey & Garlic Baked Salmon with Risotto

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