This is one of those dishes that once you have made it once you'll want to make it again and again. I think it makes a beautiful dinner party dish or summer buffet and is quite simple enough to do on weeknights.
There is only 20 minutes of cooking time too, so plenty of time to get some vegetables steamed or a salad assembled.
Best of all, this dish is only 364 calories per portion, has very little clean up and it's so easy!
What are the ingredients?
- 1.25 kg salmon fillet
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 25 g butter
- 4 tbsp clear honey
- 1 juice and zest of a lemon
- lemon thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- seasoning
You can make this dish with individual salmon fillets if you prefer.
How to make this dish
Use some kitchen paper to dry the fish off, especially if it has previously been frozen. Run your fingers over the flesh to check for bones and remove with tweezers if necessary.
Start by lining a large oven tray with foil, making sure there is enough to encase the salmon in a loose parcel. Grease the foil and add the salmon.
Put the butter, garlic, honey and lemon juice in a bowl and melt in the microwave until just melted or, gently heat in a saucepan. Pour over the salmon and season well with salt and pepper.
Seal the foil packet loosely but make sure that no liquid can escape and bake for about 15-20 minutes. I prefer my salmon to be only just cooked so often only give it 15 minutes as the grill will do some extra cooking.
Open up the foil carefully, without losing any of the juices and put under the grill for a few minutes until the salmon is golden. Sprinkle over lemon zest and chopped dill and decorate with thinly sliced lemon to serve.
Spoon over the juices to serve.
Serve hot with new potatoes and vegetables or cold with salads. This makes a great buffet dish without going to the trouble of cooking a whole salmon and dealing with the bones.
Honey Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
- 1.25 kg salmon fillet
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 25 g butter
- 4 tablespoon clear honey
- 1 juice and zest of a lemon
- lemon thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- seasoning
Instructions
- Grease a large piece of foil and place on a baking tray then top with the salmon.
- Put the butter, honey, garlic and lemon in a bowl and microwave on high in 10 second bursts until melted then pour over the salmon.
- Season the salmon and draw up the foil to make a loose but secure parcel then place in an oven preheated to 180 C for about 15-20 minutes.
- Open the foil and place under a medium grill for a few minutes until the salmon is golden.
- Sprinkle on the lemon zest ahd dill and garnish with lemon slices.
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Amanda
Thanks Emmeline. It stay nice and moist and makes its own sauce.
Amanda
I really hope you all enjoy it Charla!
Amanda
Thanks Caroline. It really works with the honey and it's not overly sweet either.
Amanda
Thanks Sue. We eat it a lot and it's good to have differnt ways to enjoy it.
Amanda
Thanks so much Danielle.
Emmeline
Love this recipe! So much flavor that you don't eve need sauce!
Charla
As a read through the instructions and ingredients lists I was thinking "yep, my family are going to love this". We are having a gathering next weekend so will be trying this recipe. Thank you!
Caroline
Baked salmon is definitely a favorite. I don't think I've ever had it with honey, but I can definitely see these flavors working.
Sue
I love salmon and feel so healthy every time I have it. The honey garlic flavors here sound divine!
Danielle Wolter
I get fresh salmon every few weeks and am always looking for new ways to cook it. I tried this and it came out great! It's definitely part of my rotation now 🙂
Amanda
Thanks Beth. Yes I'm terrified of overcooking salmon because I like it quite rare and it can easily get overcooked. Opening the foil at the end gives it a nice colour without drying it out.
Amanda
Thanks Lisa. I wasn't sure about garlic with salmon but it does really work!
Lisa @ Tiny Kitchen Capers
This looks so easy and delicious! I definitely need to try this the next time I make salmon.
Beth
Salmon is one of top 10 meals! I love the sound of this with the sweet from the honey, the tanginess of the lemon and of course the garlic! I also love that you cook it covered so that is kind of poaches!
Amanda
Thanks Corina. I agree, I'm all for simple and tasty and salmon is one of my favourite quick dinners.
Corina
Such a delicious recipe! I'm all for recipes that are simple and easy but still taste great and this is definitely one of those.
chef mimi
That just looks wonderful!
Amanda
Thanks Jack!
jackcollier7
Looks fabulous. <3