Lemon Honey Salmon with Snap Peas - the best salmon recipe for spring and summer. This recipe is so delicious and ready in less than 30 minutes. It is also high in both protein and fiber.
I love salmon! For more salmon related recipes try my chili maple salmon or my maple butter salmon.
If you love lemon try this lemon butter shrimp and orzo.
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Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.
It is pescatarian, and gluten free.
Thanks to the salmon this recipe is high in protein.
It is perfect the perfect healthy dinner for spring or summer.
Ingredients for one sheet pan lemon salmon
- salmon
- lemon
- lemon zest
- garlic
- olive oil
- honey
- snap peas
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- rice
- coconut milk
- broth
- basil
- paprika
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- honey - maple syrup works.
- snap peas - green beans would be a good sub with a similar cooking time.
- lemon - lime would be a good sub.
- basil - cilantro, mint or parsley would be a great sub.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Mix together sauce.
- Step 2: Coat salmon in sauce.
- Step 3: Bake salmon and snap peas.
- Step 4: Serve salmon.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra salmon in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 1 day.
Recipe Pro-Tips
For the best tasting salmon buy frozen salmon filets. Any "fresh" salmon you purchase in the store has been previously frozen, any time the salmon is left out thawing makes the fish taste much fishier. I love Wild Alaskan Co Salmon, you can use code avocadoskillet for 20% off your first box here.
This recipe makes 2 servings but feel free to double or halve.
If you want to bump up the protein use bone broth when you cook the rice.
Recipe FAQS
Yes. Wild caught salmon is lower in fat and higher in omega 3s and vitamins than farm raised. It is also better for the environment as alaskan salmon is typically sustainably caught.
Honey has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties so in moderation is is very healthy for you.
Other fish dinners to try
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Lemon Honey Salmon with Snap Peas
Equipment
Ingredients
salmon
Snap peas
- 6-8 oz snap peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Coconut lemon rice (optional)
- juice from ½ lemon
- ⅓ cup broth or water
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup jasmine rice
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the first 5 ingredients to a bowl and mix together until smooth.
- Pour lemon mixture over salmon. Coat with salt, pepper and paprika. Sprinkle over basil. Set aside.
- Add all rice ingredients to a rice cooker or instant pot. Set to 5 minutes high pressure in an instant pot or just use rice setting in a rice cooker.
- Add snap peas to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or silicone. Toss with oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bake for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes add the salmon to the sheet pan with the snap peas. Bake for 6-10 minutes. I like to use a meat thermometer and cook to 125-130 degrees.
- Divide out rice, snap peas and salmon amongst two bowls. Serve and enjoy.
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