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Baked Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon in Foil

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Baked Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon in Foil | lecremedelacrumb.com
This simple and healthy Baked Honey Lemon Garlic Salmon in Foil is full of fancy flavors like honey, lemon, and garlic but is a breeze to make and perfect for no-fuss weeknight dinners or even special occasions. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large salmon fillet
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon + juice of 1 medium lemon , thinly sliced, (about 3 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup butter, melted (see note)
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with nonstick foil. Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste and lay on foil. Slip lemon slices under edges of salmon. Fold edges of foil up around the sides of the salmon, but not covering the salmon.
  • Stir together melted butter, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Pour sauce over salmon and fold the rest of the foil over the salmon. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Pull back the edges of the foil to uncover the top of the salmon fillet and set oven to broil. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper (if desired) and serve.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a very large salmon fillet. if you are using a small to medium sized fillet and want a bit lighter version, feel free to half the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 166 kcal, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 8 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 42 mg, Sodium: 111 mg, Potassium: 120 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 9 g, Vitamin A: 367 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 12 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany