Description
Experience the festive spirit with this delightful Christmas Salmon Recipe. This dish features succulent salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy blend of honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. Perfectly baked to flaky perfection, it serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for your holiday table. Gather your loved ones and savor each bite as laughter and joy fill the air, creating cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the glaze.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs over each fillet for added flavor.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices and extra herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg