Description
This Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick, easy, and flavorful dish. The salmon is baked to perfection with a sweet and tangy sauce that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper to taste. Place the seasoned fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until well combined.
- Coat Salmon: Drizzle the honey-lime garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure to coat them well.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For a more golden-brown top, you can broil the salmon for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Salmon: You can use skin-on or skinless salmon fillets for this recipe. If using skin-on fillets, place them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- Doneness: The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets. Use a fork to check for doneness – the salmon should flake easily and be opaque in the center.
- Serving Suggestions: This salmon is delicious served with rice, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
- Storage: Leftover baked salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.