In a season filled with decadent treats, you’ll find us leaning into this healthy, protein-packed recipe. With a richly flavored glaze, it’s equal parts yummy (a must!), filling and easy to make. Additionally, the topping is padded with Vital Proteins Marine Collagen, which is flavorless, odorless and easily dissolves in hot and cold liquids. This makes it an ideal ingredient to use in any sweet or savory recipe. Plus, our collagen powder helps to support healthy hair, skin, nails and joints** — a total win-win!
To create, simply mix together your ingredients in a saucepan and sear the salmon to soak in the flavors. Then bake the salmon in the oven for a few minutes and you’re good to go — it’s that simple!
If you’re ready to dive into all the goodness, grab your best sous chef (aka your BFF) and get going on this Honey Glazed Salmon you’ll want to make over and over again.
honey glazed salmon
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients:
For Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 T arrowroot
- 4 T honey
- 2 T olive oil
- Zest of 1 lime
For Glaze:
- 2 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (or Vital Proteins Marine Collagen)
- 6 T unsalted butter or ghee
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 T honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Melt ghee in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly until the foam subsides and the ghee begins to turn a golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, collagen, honey and lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Dredge each salmon filet with 1 T arrowroot and drizzle with 1 T honey.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add salmon to the skillet and sear both sides until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Place into oven and bake until completely cooked through about 8-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately with browned butter lime sauce and lime zest, if desired.
