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-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
