Easy Honey Salmon for 2
Treat yourself and a loved one to a restaurant-quality meal at home with this Easy Honey Salmon for 2. This quick and flavorful recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets glazed in a luscious blend of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes in the oven, this dish delivers gourmet results in a fraction of the time. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onion for a touch of elegance, this oven-baked salmon is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for a cozy date night or an easy weeknight dinner, it’s a healthy, protein-packed meal that’s sure to impress. Whether you're a seafood lover or cooking fish for the first time, this recipe makes a tasty and approachable choice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) sesame seeds
- 1 stalk (sliced, for garnish) green onion
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and salt to create the glaze.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the prepared glaze generously over the top and sides of the salmon fillets, reserving a small amount of glaze for later.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and carefully transfer it to serving plates.
Drizzle the reserved glaze over the cooked salmon for an extra burst of flavor.
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.9 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1432 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.5 g | ||
| Protein | 75.1 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
