Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

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Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

This Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of honey, the zing of lime, and the richness of garlic butter, resulting in a perfectly baked salmon that’s full of flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • For the Salmon:
    • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Sauce:
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for extra umami)
  • Optional Garnishes:
    • Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
    • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare the Salmon:
    • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Make the Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, lime zest (if using), and soy sauce (if using). Stir until the sauce is well combined.
  4. Glaze the Salmon:
    • Spoon or brush the honey-lime garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets, making sure each fillet is well coated.
  5. Bake the Salmon:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The exact time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  6. Serve:
    • Garnish the baked salmon with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and extra lime wedges for squeezing on top. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve the salmon with steamed rice, quinoa, or a light salad for a healthy and complete meal.
  • Roasted vegetables, such as asparagus, broccoli, or green beans, make a great side dish for this flavorful salmon.

Tips:

  • For a crispy skin, broil the salmon for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
  • If you don’t have fresh lime, lime juice from a bottle works as a substitute.
  • You can marinate the salmon in the sauce for 15-30 minutes before baking for even more flavor.

Enjoy the bright and savory goodness of this Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon!

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