Description
Irresistible honey garlic butter baked salmon delivers a mouthwatering symphony of sweet and savory flavors dancing across delicate fish. Succulent salmon emerges from the oven with golden, caramelized edges that promise a luxurious dining experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each), skin-on or skinless
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light coating of cooking spray.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking together melted butter, golden honey, finely minced garlic, and a splash of fresh lemon juice in a small mixing bowl.
- Elevate the salmon fillets with a delicate seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.
- Arrange the seasoned salmon on the prepared baking sheet, then lavishly coat each fillet with the aromatic honey garlic butter mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the salmon transforms into a perfectly flaked texture that easily separates with a gentle fork touch.
- For an enhanced caramelized finish, activate the broiler and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Carefully remove the salmon from the oven, crown with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately to capture the peak of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality salmon with vibrant color and firm texture to ensure the best flavor and most succulent result.
- Avoid overcooking by checking salmon’s doneness early; it should be slightly translucent in the center and easily flake with gentle pressure.
- Customize the dish by substituting honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness or adding red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat.
- Consider using wild-caught salmon for a more sustainable and potentially more nutritious option with richer omega-3 fatty content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg