Honey Lemon Garlic Glazed Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 fillets salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard(optional)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.

2. 2

   Pat salmon dry. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and (if using) Dijon mustard until smooth.

4. 4

   Place salmon on the baking sheet and brush generously with the honey-lemon-garlic glaze.

5. 5

   Bake for 12 minutes, then brush with any remaining glaze and bake 6 more minutes, until salmon flakes easily and the glaze is glossy and caramel-kissed at the edges.