Description
Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a flavorful and tender salmon dish, baked in a zesty honey-lime and garlic butter sauce. It’s a quick and healthy meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, melted butter, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, skin-side down.
- Spoon the honey-lime garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Optional: Broil for the last 2 minutes for a caramelized top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust honey to taste if you prefer more or less sweetness.
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg