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Contributed by Natalie Stoner, RD, LDN, and Paige Vondran, BS

Serves: 2 portions

495 kcal per portion

Ingredients

• 2 raw salmon fillets
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• Lemon zest topping
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• Dry seasonings: salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Spread honey over raw salmon fillets, covering all sides.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium/high heat.
5. Gently place the salmon in the hot pan.
6. Sear until dark brown on all sides.
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Transfer the seared salmon to the baking sheet.
9. Place in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
10. Remove from the oven and allow to slightly cool.
11. Grate a small amount of lemon zest over top and serve warm.

Tips and Tricks

• Lemon zest can be omitted or substituted with lime or orange zest.
• Salmon can be substituted with other proteins such as chicken, pork, cod, tilapia, etc.

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