Paleo Honey Glazed Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Paleo Honey Glazed Salmon, a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring wild-caught salmon fillets brushed with a luscious glaze made from honey, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and fragrant herbs like rosemary and thyme, this recipe is a clean-eating dream. In just 25 minutes, including prep time, you'll have a protein-packed, oven-baked dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Topped with lemon slices for a burst of brightness, it's a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with Paleo-friendly sides like roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad. Healthy, gluten-free, and paleo-approved, this salmon recipe is a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz pieces wild-caught salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme leaves until well combined.
Season the salmon fillets with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
Brush the honey glaze generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring an even coating.
Place lemon slices on top of each fillet for added flavor and garnish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a minute before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2517 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.9 mcg | 75% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*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.
