Description
Baked salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that combines a crispy exterior with a tender, flaky interior. This easy recipe requires minimal prep time and yields impressive results, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With a flavorful marinade of honey, soy sauce, and garlic, this salmon will have your family asking for seconds. Serve it alongside roasted veggies or rice for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and place the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour half of the marinade over the salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider topping with citrus slices before baking. Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique twist. To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.