Description
A deliciously easy Garlic Butter Honey Baked Salmon recipe featuring a sweet and savory glaze that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets Salmon (6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons Butter (Melted)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
- Lemon slices (Optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously brush the glaze over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For extra caramelization, broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Quality matters: Choose fresh, high-quality salmon. Don’t overcook to avoid dryness, and feel free to customize your glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg