There is just something magical about Salmon + Honey! It’s like the honey perfectly engulfs the salmon and locks in all the flavor and moisture and what you get is a virtually fool-proof way to bake moist, flavorful, salmon. Season it with a a few spices { like smoked paprika, cumin and coriander} and it’s just flavor perfection. Did I mention it was healthy too!
This preparation is so versatile you can serve the salmon in so many ways. As a main course (oh course) paired with your favorite sides , or on top or your favorite salad (like spinach or Caesar), between two pieces of artisan bread as a tasty sandwich or even flaked into a big bowl of pasta and fresh veggies. The possibilities are endless!
We all know salmon is good for us. It’s chock full of Omega 3’s, those fatty acids we all need that our bodies can’t make. We have to get them from food or supplements. Omega 3’s have been shown to help with all kinds of wonderful things like lowering the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and even arthritis. (whew! That’s a lot of good !)
All that goodness comes at a price. Salmon is not cheap…so when you do decide to splurge and buy a really good piece of wild salmon you want to know that :
a) The salmon will be tasty, moist, flaky and not overdone.
b) The spices will bring out the flavor of the salmon but not overpower it.
c) It will be easy and quick to make.
A simple marinade of honey, olive oil, lemon and spices ( smoked paprika, cumin and coriander) helps to keep the salmon moist and at the same time enhance the flavor. Simply marinate for 10-20 min, place the fish on a foil lined baking sheet and pop into the oven and bake for about 15-20 min depending on the thickness of the salmon. Yep, it’s really that easy!
Looking for other ways to enjoy salmon? You might also like Pistachio Crusted Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (approx. 6 oz. each ,skin on) (wild King or your favorite variety)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towel. set aside
- Mix marinade ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl (large/deep enough to fit salmon) Add salmon and let marinate 10-20 minutes.
- Arrange salmon on a foil (or parchment paper) lined baking sheet, skin side down. Reserving remaining marinade for later.
- Bake until salmon is cooked through to your liking approx. 15-20 min.,basting ½ way through with remaining marinade. Let salmon rest 5 min. (outside of oven) before serving (Salmon will continue to cook during this time so keep this in mind when removing salmon from oven) .
Emma
October 4, 2015 at 8:12 amtrying this tomorrow 🙂
Food Blogger Club
August 19, 2015 at 12:36 pmWe love this combo – honey and salmon are like best friends! So so yummy!