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Baked Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon in Foil

This simple and healthy Baked Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon in Foil is full of fancy flavors like honey, lemon, and garlic but is a breeze to make and perfect for no-fuss weeknight dinners or even special occasions. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large Salmon fillet
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon + juice of 1 medium lemon thinly sliced, (about 3 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup butter melted (see note)
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 perfect for a very large salmon fillet. if you are using a small to medium sized fillet and want a bit lighter version, feel free to half the ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g 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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% 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.