Description
Peach Roasted Salmon brings summer sunshine right to your dinner plate with fresh salmon glazed in sweet peach goodness. Tender fish meets fruity warmth in a quick meal that sings with simple, delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Main Flavor Components:
- 1 ½ cups peaches
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F (200°C) and layer a baking sheet with parchment paper. Your salmon will need a clean, non-stick surface.
- Thoroughly dry each 6-ounce salmon fillet using paper towels. This ensures perfect caramelization and crisp edges.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil across the fillets, massaging it gently. Season generously with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Combine 1 ½ cups diced peaches, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and optional ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce on medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Watch for peaches to soften and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Arrange salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Pour half the warm peach sauce directly over each fillet.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven. Roast for exactly 11 minutes until salmon easily flakes with a fork.
- Remove salmon and drizzle remaining peach sauce across the fillets. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for brightness.
Notes
- Fresh, ripe peaches make a huge difference in developing a rich, vibrant sauce that coats the salmon beautifully.
- Use a meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the same savory depth.
- If peaches aren’t in season, substitute with frozen peaches or a blend of peach preserves and fresh lemon juice for similar bright, sweet notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg