Description
Succulent honey garlic butter baked salmon brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to dinner tables with minimal effort. Quick weeknight cooking meets restaurant-quality elegance, delivering rich salmon glazed in sweet-savory harmony you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless salmon fillets
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 teaspoons fresh, chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch paprika
Sauces and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced into half-moons
Instructions
- Prepare a baking tray by lining it with foil or a silicone mat, then set oven temperature to 400°F for optimal cooking.
- Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared tray with skin facing downward, ensuring even placement.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, golden honey, chopped parsley, salt, ground black pepper, and smoky paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Generously drizzle the prepared glaze over the salmon fillets, allowing the flavors to coat evenly.
- Artfully position fresh lemon slices around and atop the salmon to infuse citrusy brightness and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the tray to the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes, then carefully extract the tray and baste the salmon with the accumulated sauce using a spoon.
- Return the salmon to the oven and continue baking for an additional 4-7 minutes until the fish achieves a tender, flaky texture with a golden-brown glaze.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving alongside roasted potatoes and crisp green vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality salmon fillets with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty when adding extra seasoning.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular honey with pure honey and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Experiment with alternative herbs like dill or thyme instead of parsley to create unique flavor profiles that complement the salmon’s richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg