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Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil

Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil: Quick & Flavorful Dinner

This Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil is a quick, easy, and healthy dish that brings flavor to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Fresh wild-caught salmon Offers the best flavor and texture
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey Feel free to use agave syrup for a lower-sugar option
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Swap with whole grain mustard for extra texture
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves work best
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can be used for a twist
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste for more or less heat
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Use sparingly for extra heat
  • to taste Salt & Cracked Pepper Essential for enhancing flavors
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Freshness for garnishing; parsley or green onions work too
For Serving
  • 1 medium Lemon Cut into slices for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  2. Combine honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt, and cracked pepper in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  3. Place salmon fillet skin-side down on the baking sheet and pour the honey garlic sauce over it. Season with salt and cracked pepper, then fold the foil to create a sealed packet.
  4. Bake the salmon for 10 to 15 minutes until it is opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Open the foil packet and broil the salmon for an additional 2 to 3 minutes for a crispy finish.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe can be easily adjusted with different fish or added vegetables for variety.

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