Honey Baked Salmon in Foil
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
189 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Honey Baked Salmon in Foil
Description
This Honey Baked Salmon in Foil recipe highlights fresh salmon fillet coated with a honey-based sauce that includes minced garlic, finely chopped shallots, coarse grain Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The salmon is patted dry to remove excess moisture, which helps the glaze adhere and prevents sogginess. The fillet is placed on heavy-duty foil, covered with most of the honey mixture, then sealed tightly in a foil packet to trap steam and flavors. Baking at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness, gently cooks the fish until tender and flaky. The reserved honey mixture is warmed separately to soften the onions and garlic and can be served alongside or brushed over the fish before serving. Garnishes with fresh parsley and lemon slices add brightness to the dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 lbs salmon fillet
- ⅓ cup honey pure
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Dijon mustard coarse grain
- 3 TB lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- parsley chopped for garnish
- 1 lemon sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 400F with rack on middle position. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a big sheet of heavy duty foil that's large enough to fully wrap salmon fillet. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, garlic, shallots, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Remove Moisture: Use paper towels to dab off all excess moisture from salmon fillet - this step is important, so don't miss it.
- Prepare Foil Packet: Place salmon onto foil-lined baking sheet. Evenly spoon most of the honey mixture (reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture for later) over the salmon. Carefully fold all four sides of the foil so that it creates a "packet" that seals tightly closed and won't leak.
- Bake: Bake 10-15 min (10 minutes for a salmon less than 1-inch thick, 15 min for thicker salmon) While salmon cooks, transfer reserved 1/3 cup of honey mixture to a small saucepan or microwavable bowl and cook just until the onions/garlic are soft. You'll use this for serving on the side.
- Move Rack: Gently open the foil packet, leaving salmon on the foil (it may seem slightly undercooked, which is fine.) Move oven rack to top position under broiler.
- Broil: Broil salmon on high for about 3 minutes or until nicely browned on top; if needed, rotate salmon and broil until desired brownness. Watch closely, as top can easily over-brown.
- Serve: Serve salmon with reserved/cooked honey sauce. Garnish as desired, with freshly chopped parsley and/or lemon slices.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 19.5g | 39% |
| Fat | 4.2g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 43.5mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 561mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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