Baked Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon in Foil
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
166 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon in Foil
Description
The recipe begins by seasoning a large salmon fillet with salt and pepper and placing thin lemon slices beneath it on foil. A sauce made from melted butter, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and dried Italian herbs is poured over the fish before folding the foil to enclose it partially. Baking at 375°F gently cooks the salmon through while locking in its moisture and allowing the flavors to meld.
After baking, the foil is opened partially and the salmon is broiled for 5 to 7 minutes to caramelize the honey glaze and add a slight crust without drying the fish. This step enhances texture and intensifies the lemon garlic aroma. The finished dish is fragrant and balances sweetness, acidity, and savory seasoning.
It pairs well served alongside simple sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or potatoes. Fresh herb garnish adds a final touch of brightness and color.
The notes suggest halving the ingredient quantities for smaller fillets to avoid excessive sauce or heaviness. Adjusting ingredient amounts according to salmon size ensures balanced flavor and richness.
Ingredients
- 1 large salmon fillet
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon thinly sliced, (about 3 tablespoons, juice of 1 medium
- ½ cup butter melted (see note)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- fresh herbs for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with nonstick foil. Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste and lay on foil. Slip lemon slices under edges of salmon. Fold edges of foil up around the sides of the salmon, but not covering the salmon.
- Stir together melted butter, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Pour sauce over salmon and fold the rest of the foil over the salmon. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Pull back the edges of the foil to uncover the top of the salmon fillet and set oven to broil. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper (if desired) and serve.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for a very large salmon fillet; reduce ingredient amounts for smaller portions to keep flavors balanced.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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