Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner. This dish combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of honey, creating a delightful glaze that elevates the salmon to new heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the honey lemon mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the honey lemon mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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