Glazed Salmon

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Serving size: 3 ounces; Serves 4

Calories: 270; Total fat: 11g; Saturated fat: 1.5g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 135mg; Total carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary fiber: 0g; Protein: 32g

Estimated prep/cook time: less than 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds salmon, cut into 4 pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine the honey, thyme, mustard, lemon zest and pepper in a small bowl. Arrange the salmon, with the skin side down, in a shallow roasting pan lined with cooking foil. Using the back of a spoon, spread the honey mixture to coat the top of each fillet.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and flesh is opaque and flakes with a fork.

Cooking Notes

• Extra Serving Suggestion: Slice leftover salmon and place on top of a bed of mixed greens and chopped tomatoes for an easy lunch or dinner.
• Variation: Substitute your favorite dried or fresh herb for the thyme. Or, combine several.
• Tip: To store fresh fish a day or two after purchase, rinse and place in a bag with ice. Pour off melted ice and replace with more ice chunks.
• Nutrition Tip: The white droplets accumulating on the top of salmon are rich in omega-3s. So is the gray-colored meat right next to the skin. Enjoy both to reap the most omega-3s.