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Flaky Baked Salmon Recipe for a Healthy Meal

Baked Salmon with Honey Dijon Glaze

A quick and easy baked salmon recipe featuring a delicious honey, Dijon, and garlic glaze. This healthy and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight main course.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 462

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets around 170g each, skin-on or off
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 lemon half juiced, half sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a baking tray with baking parchment. This makes clean-up so much easier!
  2. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps the skin get crispier and allows the sauce to adhere better. Place the fillets on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each one.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and the juice from half of the lemon. Stir until everything is well combined.
  4. Season the Fish: Drizzle the salmon fillets with olive oil and season generously with sea salt and black pepper on all sides.
  5. Glaze the Salmon: Pour the honey-mustard sauce evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. I use the back of a spoon to make sure it's fully coated.
  6. Add Aromatics: Arrange the thin lemon slices on and around the salmon fillets. Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the top. What works best for me is creating a little 'boat' with the parchment paper around the salmon, which helps trap steam and keep the fish extra moist.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. The exact time will depend on the thickness of your fillets. The salmon is cooked when it's opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the tray from the oven. Let the salmon rest on the tray for a couple of minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender fillet.

Notes

Serve immediately with roasted asparagus and quinoa for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.