15-Minute Oven Salmon with Lemon Garlic and Honey

As summer approaches, many of us start craving lighter meals that still feel satisfying and flavorful without requiring hours in the kitchen.

Heavy stews and long cooking sessions slowly give way to fresh, easy dishes that pair perfectly with warm evenings, simple family dinners, or relaxed Shabbat meals.

That is exactly why this oven baked salmon recipe works so well.

The combination of garlic, lemon, honey, and fresh parsley creates a light, bright flavor that feels perfect for the season. Best of all, it comes together quickly, fills the house with an amazing aroma, and requires very little effort.

Easy Garlic Lemon Honey Salmon

Ingredients

• 1.75 lb fresh salmon
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 handful finely chopped parsley
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium lemon, sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper.

In a bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Coat the salmon well on both sides with the marinade and place it in the center of the pan.

Arrange a few lemon slices on top for extra flavor and freshness.

Drizzle a little additional olive oil over the fish if desired.

Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon is tender, juicy, and flakes easily with a fork.

Serve immediately.

Optional Summer Addition

This recipe also works beautifully with roasted vegetables added to the same pan. Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, red onion, or thin potato wedges pair especially well with the lemon garlic flavors.

For best results, toss the vegetables lightly in some of the marinade before roasting them alongside the salmon.

It is the kind of simple summer recipe that looks impressive, tastes fresh and elegant, and somehow feels much more complicated than it actually is.