Description
Salmon Delight whisks you into a quick, flavor-packed dinner that comes together faster than your favorite podcast episode. Baked with a zesty marinade, this salmon delivers restaurant-quality taste straight from your kitchen without any complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Seasonings and Flavors:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until your marinade becomes smooth and well-blended.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and drench them completely with the prepared marinade. Ensure each fillet gets thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let flavors penetrate deeply.
- Heat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Remove salmon from refrigerator and arrange fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Space them evenly to allow consistent heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking that your salmon turns opaque and flakes gently when tested with a fork.
- Remove salmon from oven. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across the top for a bright, herbal finish. Serve immediately while the fish is warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Let the salmon sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes to absorb maximum flavor, but never longer than an hour to prevent the fish from becoming too soft.
- Pat the salmon completely dry before marinating to help the sauce stick better and create a more even coating.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm flesh and a bright color for the best results and most delicious taste.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg