Description
A quick and delicious honey garlic butter baked salmon recipe that transforms a weeknight meal into something extraordinary in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, 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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and salt until combined.
- Spoon the honey garlic butter mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, pairing with rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For better flavor, marinate the salmon in the honey garlic mixture for 15 minutes before baking. Sprinkle fresh herbs before serving for added freshness.