Description
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon is a delectable dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe features tender salmon fillets generously glazed with a rich honey garlic butter sauce, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your family and friends. The delightful aroma of freshly minced garlic mingling with warm honey fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Serve this succulent salmon alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp mixed green salad for a nutritious and satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (fresh or frozen)
- Unsalted butter
- Pure honey
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in honey and lemon juice until well combined.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on the baking sheet.
- Glaze the fillets with half of the honey butter mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the salmon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (154g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg