Description
Garlic Butter Honey Baked Salmon is a delectable dish that masterfully balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for any gathering, from family dinners to festive celebrations. This recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a rich garlic butter glaze that enhances the fish’s natural taste. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Brush the glaze generously over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For extra caramelization, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg