Easy Lemon Honey Baked Salmon. A quick, easy, gluten free, and healthy recipe made with salmon fillets, salt, pepper, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice, butter, and dijon mustard!

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So, today, bring ooooon the healthy eats, please! While this easy lemon honey baked salmon is quick, easy, and healthy, I promise you, it won’t disappoint.

It comes together in a matter of minutes and it’s PACKED with fresh, bright lemon-y honey flavor. It’s the perfect busy weeknight meal.

What should i put on my salmon?

Acid – like lemon, lime, or orange
Spices – like salt and pepper
A touch of sweetness – brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup
Fat – butter or oil

Ingredients in honey baked salmon:

Salmon fillets
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Honey
Lemon juice
Butter
Dijon mustard

How to make honey baked salmon:

Grease a glass baking pan with cooking spray.
Place salmon fillets skin side down into prepared pan.
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon, melted butter, and dijon.
Pour half of the marinade over salmon and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Bake marinated salmon, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your liking. Time will depend on thickness of salmon.
Taste and re-season if necessary.
Serve with remaining sauce and enjoy!

How do you know when salmon is done?

When salmon flakes easily with a fork, it’s done! 10-15 minutes should be just about right!

What is a good side dish with salmon?

What would YOU serve with this easy lemon honey baked salmon?

This recipe literally comes together in a matter of minutes, making it PERFECT for those who forget to plan ahead! I bet you already have most of these ingredients on hand. 🙂 Especially if you’re like me and always have a stash of frozen salmon in the freezer for last minute dinners.

Tender, flakey salmon with tangy lemon, sweet honey, and a touch of butter to round it out . . .

. . . healthy eating never tasted so good!

– Jennifer

Easy Lemon Honey Baked Salmon

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Easy Lemon Honey Baked Salmon. A quick, easy, gluten free, and healthy recipe made with salmon fillets, salt, pepper, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice, butter, and dijon mustard!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Yield: 2 people

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Ingredients

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▢ 2 (6 oz) fillets salmon skin left on
▢ ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper
▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 2 tablespoons honey
▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice
▢ 2 tablespoons melted butter
▢ 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

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Instructions

Grease a glass baking pan with cooking spray.
Place salmon fillets skin side down into prepared pan.
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon, melted butter, and dijon.
Pour half of the marinade over salmon and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Bake marinated salmon, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked to your liking. Time will depend on thickness of salmon.
Taste and re-season if necessary.
Serve with remaining sauce and enjoy!
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STORING

Room Temp:N/A

Refrigerator:3 Days

Freezer:4-5 Months

Reheat:If frozen, thaw in fridge then bake to reheat

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Easy Lemon Honey Baked Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 123mg41%

Sodium 842mg37%

Potassium 833mg24%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A 420IU8%

Vitamin C 5.8mg7%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1.5mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Easy Lemon Honey Baked Salmon Recipe

What should i put on my salmon?

Ingredients in honey baked salmon:

How to make honey baked salmon:

How do you know when salmon is done?

What is a good side dish with salmon?