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Baked King Salmon

Mouthwatering Baked King Salmon in Just 20 Minutes

This Baked King Salmon is a quick, healthy dish with a buttery honey glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 lb King Salmon Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Melted; can substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 2 teaspoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can also work
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can enhance flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as a substitute
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin Omit if unavailable, or replace with coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper or aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, paprika, kosher salt, cumin, and garlic powder until well-blended.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  4. Place the salmon fillet, skin-side down, on the prepared baking sheet and pat dry.
  5. Brush the marinade generously over the salmon.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove from the oven, let it rest for a minute, and optionally garnish with lemon wedges and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow salmon to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking to enhance flavor absorption and ensure even cooking.

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