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salmon Flavor Burst

Salmon Flavor Burst: Quick & Delicious Weeknight Delight

Enjoy a quick and delicious weeknight dinner with this Salmon Flavor Burst, featuring a sweet and smoky glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 24 oz Salmon Fillets Fresh or completely thawed frozen fillets
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Introduces a touch of heat
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder Savory notes
  • 0.25 teaspoon Paprika Brings color and sweetness
For the Glaze
  • 0.25 cup Honey Adds sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Substitute with Tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds depth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder Compliments the glaze
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for spice

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Whisk together the honey, melted butter, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and cayenne in a mixing bowl.
  5. Brush half of the glaze over the seasoned salmon fillets and reserve the rest for later.
  6. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness around 12 minutes.
  7. Once done, brush the remaining glaze over the salmon and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Serve with sides like roasted asparagus or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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