Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon (Print View)
Tender baked salmon with a sweet citrus garlic butter glaze
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For the Honey Lime Garlic Butter
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - Zest of 1 lime
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley or cilantro, and smoked paprika if using until well combined.
04 - Pour the honey lime garlic butter evenly over the salmon fillets, using a spoon to ensure each fillet is coated.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. For extra caramelization, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from oven and spoon any pan sauce over the salmon. Garnish with additional chopped parsley or cilantro and extra lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet and tangy glaze caramelizes beautifully while creating its own sauce
- Even people who swear they dont like salmon ask for seconds
- It comes together faster than deciding what to order for delivery
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- Overcooking salmon is the one mistake that ruins everything, pull it when it still looks slightly underdone
- The glaze can burn under the broiler, so watch it like a hawk during those last two minutes
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- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
- Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute