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Oven Baked Salmon with Lemon and Honey Recipe

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This Oven Baked Salmon recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare tender, flaky salmon fillets topped with a rich blend of butter, honey, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, the salmon is baked to perfection and served with zesty lemon slices that enhance its natural flavor.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1.5 pounds salmon fillet
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Topping

  • 1 lemon (zested, then sliced)
  • 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh minced parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil to catch any drippings and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on the foil-lined pan. Lightly season the salmon with kosher salt to enhance its natural flavors.
  3. Make the butter topping: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, minced garlic, lemon zest, and fresh minced parsley until you have a smooth, even mixture.
  4. Apply the topping: Spread the butter mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillet, then arrange the lemon slices on top to infuse the fish with a fresh citrus aroma during baking.
  5. Create a foil boat: Gently bring up the sides of the foil around the salmon to form a shallow boat. This helps to keep the juices contained and the salmon moist, though covering fully is optional.
  6. Bake the salmon: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon is a light pink color, flakes easily with a fork, and the internal temperature reads between 130°F and 140°F using a meat thermometer.
  7. Rest and serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Serve with extra lemon wedges if desired for added brightness.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to avoid dry salmon; check temperature for perfect doneness.
  • You can substitute fresh parsley with dill or cilantro based on preference.
  • Using lemon slices on top helps to keep the salmon moist and adds subtle citrus flavor.
  • For a low-sodium option, reduce or omit the kosher salt.
  • This recipe works well with other fatty fish such as trout or Arctic char.

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