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Apricot Dijon Glazed Salmon

Apricot Dijon Glazed Salmon: A Quick and Tasty Weeknight Meal

This Apricot Dijon Glazed Salmon is a quick, gluten-free, and low-carb weeknight meal, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on for firmer texture
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Apricot preserves or jam
  • 2 tablespoons Grainy mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated, fresh preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, low sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the baking dish. Brush each fillet with the glaze.
  4. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until salmon flakes with a fork.
  5. Optional: Marinate salmon in glaze for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Serve with remaining glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and watch the baking time closely to prevent overcooking.

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