Description
This honey glazed salmon recipe is a simple and delicious dish that highlights the natural flavors of the salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb salmon fillet (skin on or off, about 900g)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- for garnish Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- for garnish Lemon slices (optional)
- for garnish Pomegranate seeds or cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Place salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined and smooth.
- Using a pastry brush, brush half of the honey butter glaze over the salmon in an even layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove salmon from oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Return to oven for 5 more minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Optional: For extra caramelization, broil for 2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Let salmon rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme, lemon slices, and pomegranate seeds or cranberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg