Description
High Protein Honey Garlic Salmon is a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Tender salmon fillets are coated with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, baked to perfection, and served with vibrant green onions for an appealing finish. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy this nutritious dish that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides, making it a family favorite everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- For crispy edges, broil on high for an additional 2 minutes if desired.
- Serve topped with remaining sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg