Baked Salmon Lemon Herbs (Printer-friendly)
Tender salmon baked with fresh herbs, lemon, and honey mustard glaze for a healthy 25-minute meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Fish & Marinade
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless or skin-on
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
04 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp honey
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
09 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Place salmon fillets on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
04 - Brush marinade evenly over each fillet. Sprinkle chopped dill and parsley over salmon, then lay lemon slices on top.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with fork and is opaque in center.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy bistro
- The honey mustard marinade creates a gorgeous caramelized finish that will impress anyone
02 -
- Overcooking salmon is the tragedy I learned from by serving dry fish too many times
- Checking for doneness by seeing if it flakes gently beats any timer setting
03 -
- Pat the salmon dry before adding marinade for better adhesion
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge