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Recipe Salmon Recipe

Recipe Salmon Recipe

Bright, flaky salmon filets baked in under 30 minutes with a honey-lime glaze—this Recipe Salmon Recipe is both healthy and festive, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on; wild-caught if possible)
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 Tbsp honey (maple syrup works for a vegan twist)
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes (about 4 Tbsp juice)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (adds subtle tang)
  • 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (cilantro swaps nicely)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 garlic clove garlic, minced optional, but I love the kick

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil—cleanup’s a breeze.
  • In a small bowl, stir olive oil, honey, lime zest and juice, Dijon, salt, pepper, garlic and thyme.
  • Place salmon skin-side down on the sheet. Brush on ¾ of the glaze. Let sit 10 minutes at room temp (or up to 1 hour in the fridge).
  • Slide the sheet into the oven’s center rack. Bake 12–15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and hits 145°F internally.
  • In the last 2 minutes, spoon on remaining glaze so it caramelizes lightly.
  • Remove from oven; rest 3–5 minutes so juices redistribute. Sprinkle with parsley and extra lime zest.
  • Add a lime wedge and your favorite sides—perhaps herbed quinoa or roasted asparagus.
  • Notice the sweet-sour snap of lime and honey alongside the tender, buttery fish.

Notes

Using skin-on fillets helps shield the fish from overcooking—and you can easily slide off the skin before eating. If your fillets are thicker than 1", add 2–3 more minutes in the oven and check with a digital thermometer (I adore my ThermoPro). For an extra zing, toss arugula in leftover lime juice while the salmon rests. Every test batch, I tweak sweet-to-salt ratios—feel free to balance to your taste. And honestly, a tiny sprinkle of red pepper flakes never hurt anyone if you like a bit of heat.
Keyword Easy to make, Healthy, Honey Lime Glaze, Omega-3, Salmon Recipe
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