Description
This Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare salmon with a sweet and savory glaze. Baking the salmon in foil helps to lock in moisture and flavors, creating a tender and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 1 pound (450g) salmon fillet
Honey Garlic Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (125ml) honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 1/2 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Coarse salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Prepare Glaze: In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, red pepper flakes, Cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Coat Salmon: Place the salmon on the baking sheet, pour the glaze over it, and spread evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Fold the foil over the salmon to create a packet. Bake for about 20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For a caramelized finish, broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes and Cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Approx. 20g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 22g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60mg
