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Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon [use tamari to make gluten-free]
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley or thinly sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: To bake your Whippets, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it so that they are easier to remove once cooled.
- Season the Salmon: Wipe salmon fillets with paper towels to dry. Arrange the skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Season with some salt and pepper.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, combine olive oil (or melted butter), honey, garlic minced, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Glaze the Salmon: Then spoon the honey garlic sauce over each salmon fillet, making sure they are well covered. Optional: Reserve a small amount of the sauce for basting during baking.
- Bake: Bake until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. If you prefer it caramelised on the top slightly, put it under the grill for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Top (if desired) with fresh parsley or green onions, and serve with lemon wedges for added citrus.
Tips and Variations
- Pick Your Fish: Fresh or frozen salmon both work well with this recipe but know that fresh fish will usually be of a flakier grade. Remember to thaw out the salmon beforehand from frozen.
- Double the Spice: If you want it even spicier, throw a few red pepper flakes into that honey garlic glaze.
- Easy Clean-Up: Or make clean-up a breeze by putting the salmon and sauce on foil and folding them up to form a packet. Bake as directed.
- Different herbs: Fresh thyme or rosemary are also great substitutes for parsley that bring an aromatic flavour.
- How to store and reheat: You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To reheat, gently re-warm in the oven on low heat so you avoid drying out your delicious salmon.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: You will get 238k calories with this meal.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the brain's fuel source; here, 19 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Protein: An amount of 23 g of protein is obtained with this meal, which is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 8 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet.
- Sodium: 451 mg of sodium is used.
- Fibre: 6 g of fibre is obtained here.
- Sugars: 17 g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
- Calcium: 22 mg of calcium is obtained.
- Iron: 1.3 mg of iron is obtained in this recipe.
- Cholesterol: 62 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
- Vitamin A: 45 IU is obtained here as it helps in vision.
- Vitamin C: 1.4 mg is observed as it is important for tissue growth and repair.
Honey Garlic Baked Salmon is moist delicious salmon made in honey garlic glaze with super simple ingredients like soy sauce, ginger relish, and olive oil. The sweet honey and the savoury garlic pair nicely, making this a delicious quick meal finished in under 30 minutes. It may be healthier for dinner, and it goes with steamed veggies, rice, or even a nice salad. It is simple but effective and definitely a recipe you will revisit time after time. You will be definitely impressed by this recipe, as will family and friends. For more healthy baked recipes, check out our Baked Chicken Breast recipe.
