Description
A comforting and elegant dish that’s quick to prepare, perfect for busy evenings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or thyme), chopped
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet, brushing tops with the lemon-garlic glaze.
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika or crushed red pepper if using.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve on a bed of couscous or quinoa with roasted asparagus or a simple salad. Create a fun spread with sides like roasted potatoes or oven-baked chicken tenders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, baked salmon, quick dinner, healthy recipes, family meals