Oven Roasted Salmon
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This Gluten Free Dairy Free Oven Roasted Salmon is moist, flaky, and coated in a 7-ingredient honey lemon garlic glaze that turns perfectly crispy and caramelized under the broiler.
It's ready in under 30 minutes, elegant enough to serve to company over a bed of rice with steamed vegetables, and the foil-packet method means almost no clean-up.
Wrap the salmon in a foil packet with lemon slices and asparagus for easy roasting and even easier clean-up.
Drizzle the honey lemon garlic glaze generously over the salmon before it goes in the oven.
A quick broil at the end gives the salmon that crispy, caramelized finish.
Serve it flaky and hot, straight off the fork.
Oven Roasted Salmon Ingredients + Notes
- fresh or thawed salmon from your local grocer
- dairy free butter-- we use Earth balance Butter Sticks. These sticks are also soy-free.
- honey
- minced garlic
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh parsley
- salt and pepper
- aluminum foil
- this pastry brush easily spreads the glaze on the tender salmon
- remove the salmon when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit; tap here for a meat thermometer. We use ours all the time.
- if you like you can skip the broil step; however, it does add extra caramelized flavor to your salmon
Also it goes without saying this recipe was inspired by a similar recipe from Karina at Cafe Delights here.
I substituted with dairy free butter and altered the seasonings to our liking. Now it's a safe meal my family will enjoy.
More Gluten + Dairy Free Meal Ideas
- the best chicken pot pie you'll enjoy this homemade flaky crust and flavorful filling. This recipe is the cat's meow, y'all.
- shepherds pie this is the ultimate shepherd's pie recipe
- homemade sloppy joes an easy on-the-go dinner that everyone loves. This is also the perfect make-ahead freezer meal.
Recipe Tips
- Use a meat thermometer and pull the salmon at 145°F internal temperature for perfectly moist salmon.
- Skip the broil step if you prefer, but broiling for the last 2-3 minutes adds extra caramelized flavor.
- Use a pastry brush to spread the glaze evenly over the salmon.
- Wrap the salmon in a foil packet for easy roasting and quick clean-up.
Recipe Variations
- Swap in your favorite dairy free butter if you don't have Earth Balance on hand.
- Serve over rice with steamed vegetables, or pair with a fresh salad for a lighter meal.
- Add extra fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon just before serving for brighter flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Remove the salmon once it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for perfectly moist, flaky salmon.
No, broiling is optional, but the extra 2-3 minutes under the broiler gives the salmon a deliciously caramelized finish.
We use Earth Balance Butter Sticks, which are also soy-free, but any dairy free butter you like will work.
Yes, fresh or thawed salmon both work well in this recipe.
In Conclusion
This recipe is one of countless delicious gluten and dairy free meals you can enjoy — it's a great option for company too, since no one will guess it's gluten and dairy free.
Eat well and feel well,
Victoria
Ingredients
- 2½ lb salmon, fresh or thawed
- ¼ c dairy free butter
- ⅓ c honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional
- sliced lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with a large piece of foil. The foil should be large enough to fold over and seal the salmon. You may need to use 2 pieces of foil depending on the width of your salmon.
- Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
- Over medium heat on the stove top melt dairy free butter in a small saucepan. Add the honey, garlic, and lemon.
- Whisk until the honey has melted and the glaze is well combined.
- With a pastry brush or spoon drizzle the glaze over the salmon.
- Sprinkle with salt (about 2 teaspoons) and pepper.
- Then fold the foil over the salmon and seal so the glaze doesn't leak.
- Bake 15-18 minutes depending on the thicknesses of your salmon. Remove from the oven and open the foil. Place a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the salmon. The salmon is fully roasted when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Set oven to broil and return salmon to the oven for another 2-3 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salmon and garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
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