Description
A quick and delicious recipe for honey garlic butter baked salmon that transforms an ordinary dinner into a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and lay them skin-side down on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- Spoon the honey garlic butter mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness, until fully cooked and flaky.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs, alongside rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the salmon in the honey garlic mixture for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Adjust honey based on sweetness preference, and try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.