Healthy Salmon Recipes

Simple and easy to make honey garlic salmon recipe thats perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. So crispy on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside. Ready in just 30 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients.

A handful of ingredients is all you need to make this simple and healthy salmon dinner recipe. Takes just about 30 minutes to make this honey garlic salmon that is so moist and flavorful. Pan-seared salmon should be everyone’s go-to dinner choice which can pair perfectly with a side of veggies and rice. If you love to meal prep, this salmon recipe will be perfect for you.

To make this pan seared honey garlic salmon you need the following ingredients. The full measurements are listed further down below.

If cooking salmon fillets with skin on one side, cook it with skin side down first for a few minutes until it crisps up. Then flip the salmon with a spatula and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. The skin provides a layer of protection and prevents the salmon from sticking to the pan and flaking off.

Yes. To ensure that the salmon is cooked evenly, you must flip and cook both sides. Cook each side of the salmon for 3-4 minutes.

To know if your pan-seared salmon is cooked through, press down on the top of the salmon with the fork or spatula. If it flakes across the white lines on the salmon filet, then it’s done.

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Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon

This is the very Best Easy Healthy Baked Salmon! Full of delicious lemon and garlic flavors, baked to flaky, tender perfection and on the table in just 30 minutes!

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper (just a pinch if using finely ground black pepper)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend (OR herbs de provence, or ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme, parsley, oregano, and basil)
• 1 medium lemon

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan. Arrange salmon fillets on the baking sheet and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of 1/2 lemon. Spoon over salmon fillets being sure to rub all over the tops and sides of the salmon so it has no dry spots. Thinly slice remaining 1/2 of lemon and top each piece of salmon with a slice of lemon.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. You can broil the last 1-2 minutes if desired.
4. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve.

Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

Seared salmon fillets drizzled with a simple yet flavorful 3-ingredient sauce.

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 885 mg, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (approximately 4 ounces each)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 clove of garlic (finely minced)

Instruction:

1. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Season the fillets generously with salt and pepper.
2. Place the fillets, flesh side down, into the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until deep golden brown.
3. Flip the fillets and cook on the other side for 4-5 minutes more or until fish is just cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and garlic.
5. Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the salmon and serve.

30 Healthy Salmon Recipes (+ Easy Dinners for Weight Loss)

Get on a nutritious kick with these healthy salmon recipes! From grilled to baked to tossed in pasta, salmon packs so many delicious benefits.

Ingredients:

• Air Fryer Salmon Patties
• Cajun Honey Butter Grilled Salmon
• Perfect 15-Minute Grilled Salmon
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Healthy Lemon Garlic Salmon
• Light Lemon Garlic Pasta with Salmon
• Sheet Pan Sweet Chili Salmon and Veggies
• Creamy Cajun Stuffed Salmon
• One -Pan Salmon Asparagus
• Creamy Salmon Pasta
• Miso Salmon
• Salmon Sandwiches
• Skillet Salmon Potato Hash
• Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
• Pan-Fried Salmon
• Easy Honey Garlic Salmon
• Super-Simple Salmon Tacos with Juicy Citrus Salsa
• Baked Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze
• Lemon Butter Salmon with Rice Pilaf
• Sesame Ginger Salmon
• Poach Salmon
• Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Crusted Salmon
• Easy Chopped Salmon Salad
• Lemon Pepper Salmon
• Salmon Greek Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing
• Baked Teriyaki Salmon
• Grilled Salmon Kale Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
• Coconut Curry Salmon
• Honey Garlic Salmon
• Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad

Instruction:

1. Select your favorite recipe.
2. Organize all the required ingredients.
3. Prep a salmon recipe in 30 minutes or less!

3 Healthy Salmon Recipes | 20 Minute Dinner Ideas

FAQ

What is the healthiest way to eat salmon?

What is good to eat with salmon?

• Lemon Butter Pasta.
• Coconut Rice.
• Sautéed Garlic Green Beans.
• Lemon Kale Salad.
• Mashed Red Potatoes.
• Cacio e Pepe.
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad.
• Cilantro Lime Rice.

What is the gray stuff on salmon?

What can I put on my salmon?

• Brown sugar.
• Lemon zest.
• Parsley leaves, chopped.
• Thyme leaves, chopped.
• Minced garlic.
• Salt.
• Freshly cracked pepper.
• Red pepper flakes.