Description
Indulge in rich, buttery Baked King Salmon with zesty and aromatic flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds king salmon
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional toppings: fresh dill, fresh parsley, lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, paprika, kosher salt, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- Place the salmon skin side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pat dry.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the salmon.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
- Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a healthier option, replace honey with stevia or erythritol, and use olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg