Honey Citrus Salmon will be your new favorite weeknight dinner recipe! This recipe bursts with sweet citrus flavor.
This easy salmon recipe is delicious served on a salad, in a rice or quinoa bowl, or paired with roasted vegetables. It's extremely versatile and can be served in many ways! I've even eaten it in tacos before - yum!
Recipe Inspiration
We love salmon here at Tasting with Tina HQ, aka my house. It's consistently on my grocery list every single week and has been for years!
Salmon is so good for you and can be prepared in so many different ways. When I'm in a time crunch, I always turn to my sheet pan for an easy and healthy salmon meal.
I love topping the salmon with citrus slices before cooking and then adding fresh slices after cooking as well. There's just something about all of those colors that I love!
If you're looking for more easy dinner recipes, check out our Wild Rice Mushroom Soup, Baked Italian Mac and Cheese, Asian Inspired Meatballs.
Honey Citrus Salmon Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe:
- Salmon Fillets: either 4 ½ lb fillets or one giant 2 lb fillet, whichever you prefer!
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Garlic: minced
- Honey
- Soy Sauce
- Fresh Orange Juice: you can use the carton, but fresh is so much better!
- Fresh Lemon Juice: again, fresh is best if you can
- Ginger: fresh ground, or the paste in a tube (my favorite!)
- Lemon and orange slices: for serving
Please see recipe card below for quantities.
Honey Citrus Salmon Directions
Let's walk through making this Honey Citrus Salmon together.
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet with foil. Pat the salmon dry and place on prepared baking sheet. Top with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Combine olive oil, garlic, honey, soy sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, and ginger in a bowl. Whisk well and pour over the salmon.
Step 3
Top salmon with lemon and orange slices. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes, until the salmon is crispy.
Step 4
Serve with additional orange and lemon slices and enjoy.
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.
- Sheet Pan - Every home cook needs a good sheet pan! This one is great quality and will last.
- Ginger Paste - I absolutely love ginger paste and keep it in my fridge at all times. It helps me prevent waste when I don't use the whole piece of fresh ginger, but still tastes fresh!
- Serving Tray - I love serving this salmon on a serving tray garnished with plenty of citrus slices. Check out this tray set that's great for plating a wide variety of dishes!
Honey Citrus Salmon Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this easy salmon recipe.
- Protein Substitution - This recipe calls for salmon - you can use any variety of salmon in this recipe. You may also substitute with Steelhead Trout, which is very similar to salmon.
- Citrus Variation - This recipe uses orange and lemon juice, but you can also vary it with limes, grapefruit, or blood oranges. All would be great in this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bring out the flavor of salmon by seasoning it with sauces, herbs, or marinates. Common flavors to season salmon are lemon, garlic, sesame, soy, and citrus.
Squeeze lemon juice over salmon to remove any fishy taste. You can also top the salmon with a sauce, such as a honey citrus sauce.
Add flavor to salmon by marinating it or glazing it in a sauce after it is cooked. There are many flavor profiles you can explore with salmon, from sweet to savory to spicy, many sauces and flavors are delicious with salmon.
Recipe Storage and Reheating
Here are storage and reheating instructions for this recipe.
- Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight continuer and eat leftovers within 4-5 days.
- Freezer Storage: Freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.
- Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until the salmon is warm.
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Honey Citrus Salmon
Equipment
- Sheet Pan
- Serving Tray
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets .5 lb each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh or ground ginger
- Lemon and orange slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet with foil.
- Pat salmon dry and place on prepared baking sheet. Top with salt and pepper.
- Combine olive oil, garlic, honey, soy sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk well and pour over salmon.
- Top salmon with lemon and orange slices. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes, until the salmon is crispy.
- Serve with additional citrus slices.
Notes
Recipe Storage
- Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight continuer and eat leftovers within 4-5 days.
- Freezer Storage: Freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.
- Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until the salmon is warm.
Emily says
So simple to throw together without sacrificing flavor!
Christina Musgrave says
So happy you enjoyed!
Rachel says
The addition of citrus flavor really elevates this dish even more! It was very delicious and definitely a keep!
Christina Musgrave says
So happy you enjoyed the recipe, Rachel!
Betsy says
So delicious! I really loved the honey and citrus flavors. Such a good recipe, will be making again.
Christina Musgrave says
So happy you liked the recipe!
Nick says
This looks awesome!
Christina Musgrave says
You'll love it!
CB says
Where's the olive oil in the recipe?
Christina Musgrave says
The olive oil goes in the honey citrus sauce to be poured over the salmon before baking. 🙂