Description
Flaky and flavorful baked salmon marinated in a sweet and tangy honey-lime sauce. A quick, easy, and healthy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillet, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Marinate the Salmon: Place the salmon fillet in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, coating evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down (if using skin-on salmon). Pour any remaining marinade over the salmon.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the baked salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the salmon. It should be opaque and flake easily.
- Adjust the marinade to your taste preferences.
- Marinating for longer will result in a more flavorful salmon.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes