Honey Dill Salmon: A Sweet and Savory Weeknight Dinner
If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish that feels fancy without the fuss, look no further than this simple Honey Dill Salmon. This recipe brings together the rich, buttery texture of salmon with a sweet and tangy honey-dill glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
Whether you’re feeding your family or trying to impress guests, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and comes together in minutes.
Why you’ll love this honey dill salmon recipe
- Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes
- Healthy – Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fresh flavor
- Versatile – Pairs well with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad
- Minimal Ingredients – You may already have everything you need at home
Here are a few serving suggestions you may like-
Ingredients you’ll need
- Salmon fillets- one large piece, or 4-6 smaller fillets
- Honey
- Fresh or dry dill
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
Prep the marinade
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If you’re a garlic lover, add a bit of minced garlic or a dash of garlic powder here.
Marinate the salmon
Place the salmon in a medium sized baking dish and season with salt & pepper. Pour the marinade over the fish and let it marinate while you preheat the oven
Cook the salmon
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the fish for about 15-18 minutes, then set the fish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end.
Serving Suggestions
This honey dill salmon pairs beautifully with Cucumber Radish Sumac Salad, Butter Lettuce Salad with Dill Dressing or my Asparagus Quinoa Salad. You can enjoy it as written, or jazz it up a bit with a few modifications like using dry dill, adding more herbs, or adding red pepper flakes for a kick.
It’s the kind of recipe that feels gourmet but takes little effort. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a relaxing weekend dinner, this dish will quickly become one of your go-to recipes.
Other salmon recipes to try:
Pistachio Herb Salmon
Salmon Farro Salad
Feta Stuffed Salmon
Honey Dill Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillet or 6 individual fillets
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill or 1 tsp dry dill
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- Salt & pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F
- Place your salmon into an oven-safe baking dish. Season generously with salt & pepper
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped dill, honey, dijon, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Whisk well until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the fish.
- Bake for about 15-18 minutes. Set the fish under the broiler for 2 minutes at the end.
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