Description
Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a delightful dish that brings together the sweetness of honey, the zest of lime, and the savory richness of garlic butter to create a mouthwatering experience. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets; place them skin-side down in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; drizzle any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added freshness, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey based on your taste preferences.