Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A delicious and cozy baked salmon recipe with a sweet and zesty honey-lime garlic butter glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on
For the glaze
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece lime, zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For garnish
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preheat and prepare
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil a baking dish.
Make the glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and smoked paprika until smooth.
Season the salmon
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Glaze and bake
- Spoon the honey-lime garlic butter mixture over each fillet, reserving a little glaze for serving.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the top is glossy and slightly caramelized.
Finish and serve
- Spoon any pan juices over the salmon, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Don't overcook: Salmon continues to cook slightly after coming out of the oven. Aim for an internal temperature of 125–130°F (52–54°C) for moist, tender fillets. The honey-lime garlic butter can be made a day in advance. For meal prepping inspiration, try a different sheet-pan dinner with similar flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgSugar: 8g
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