Description
Indulge in Marry Me Salmon, a sumptuous dish featuring flaky salmon fillets drizzled with a zesty honey-Dijon glaze, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for even cooking.
- 2. Prepare Your Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- 3. Mix Your Flavorful Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- 4. Coat Your Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish and pour half of the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 5. Bake Away: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is caramelized on top.
- 6. Serve It Up: Transfer the salmon to plates and drizzle with remaining marinade. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg