Description
Indulge in this effortless baked salmon recipe, featuring a luscious honey glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This dish is not only visually appealing but also a healthy choice for any occasion, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create restaurant-quality salmon right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Brush half of the honey glaze over each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over the fillets before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg