Honey Salmon
This black pepper honey salmon dinner is so simple and easy to make. This is one of my favorite salmon recipes that I usually make a couple of times a month. It's full of nutrition and the perfect balance of protein and veggies.
Servings:
2
yield(s)
Prep Time:
15
mins
Cook Time:
20
mins
Total Time:
35
mins
Ingredients
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1
zucchini
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1
bell pepper
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1/2
cup
Arugula
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1/2
cup
grape tomatoes
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1
tbsp
honey
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2
tbsp
unsalted butter
(room temperature)
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2
tbsp
olive oil
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1/4
tsp
garlic powder
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1/4
tsp
ground pepper
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12
oz
salmon filets
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray.
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Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut on an angle into ½ inch pieces. Halve tomatoes and julienne cut the bell pepper.
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Pat salmon filets dry, and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and salmon, skin side up, to a hot pan. Sear on one side until its golden brown. About 4 minutes.
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Transfer salmon to prepared baking sheet skin side down. Wipe and clean and reserved.
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Roasting in the hot oven until salmon is firm and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, about 7 to 10 minutes.
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Add softened butter, honey, 1/4 of a teaspoon ground pepper, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth set aside.
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Return pan used to sear salmon to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and zucchini to hot pan stir occasionally until zucchinis are Brown and tender about 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and bell pepper cook until tender about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Arugula and stir 1/4 of a teaspoon salt and garlic powder.
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Play dish as pictured, topping salmon with hot honey and side of roasted vegetables. Enjoy!