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Ingredients
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- 2 pounds salmon, cut into 4 fillets
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (more to taste, if desired)
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or very finely minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, place the salmon fillets., set them aside. In another bowl, whisk together honey, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Pour the mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated. Remove the fillets from the marinade and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a small spoon, drizzle each fillet with one teaspoon of the remaining marinade. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the salmon reaches your preferred doneness. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.
Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and lemon zest according to your taste preferences.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg