Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe
This Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. The tender salmon is marinated in a blend of honey, lemon, garlic, and Dijon mustard, then baked to perfection. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1 pound salmon
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey (or substitute with pure maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (preferably grainy Dijon)
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Zest from 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 cloves garlic, minced)
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Place the salmon on the sheet, skin side down.
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Salmon: Generously brush the salmon with the marinade, making sure it’s well coated.
- Bake: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. (For best results, check at 16-18 minutes.)
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon, Baked Salmon Recipe, Easy Salmon Dinner
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