Shimmering Glazed Salmon

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A golden, crispy salmon fillet glazed with a light citrus-honey sauce, reflecting the brilliance of sunlight. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Salmon fillet, Honey, Lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Scandinavian cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 oz salmon fillet with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until skin is crispy and flesh is opaque.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest. Spoon half the glaze over the salmon and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped dill and serve immediately.

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