Description

This Baked Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transforms a simple meal into something extraordinary. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

Scale

4 6-ounce salmon fillets
Salt and pepper (to taste)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 lime (zest)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your salmon cooks evenly and thoroughly.
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to make for easy cleanup and prevent the salmon from sticking.
Pat each salmon fillet dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick better.
Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper to taste.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, and the juice and zest of 1 lime until well combined.
Drizzle the honey lime garlic butter sauce evenly over each salmon fillet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
If desired, switch on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking for a golden top.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve hot, with lime wedges on the side.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 18 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: For optimal flavor, let the salmon marinate in the honey lime garlic butter mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra teaspoon of honey, balancing it with a slight increase in lime juice.