Golden Honey-Glazed Salmon
Salmon fillets baked with a glossy honey-lemon glaze that caramelizes to a radiant golden finish, enhanced with dill and garlic. This American seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, and lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried dill, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Place 4 salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Season each with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then brush with 2 tbsp of the honey glaze.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily, then brush with remaining glaze and bake for 2 more minutes until golden and glossy.
