Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon (Printer-friendly)

Oven-baked salmon glazed with honey, lime, and garlic butter for a flavorful, quick entrée.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skinless or skin-on as preferred

→ Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Glaze

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/3 cup honey
04 - 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

08 - Lime slices for topping
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
04 - Spoon or brush the honey-lime garlic butter mixture generously over the salmon fillets, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated.
05 - Top each fillet with a couple of lime slices.
06 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center. Internal temperature should reach 145°F.
07 - Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really only spent fifteen minutes.
  • The glaze caramelizes into something glossy and beautiful that photographs better than any filter could manage.
  • Salmon cooks so quickly that dinner can go from fridge to table faster than most takeout delivery.
  • There's genuine balance here—sweet honey, bright lime, savory garlic—nothing overwhelms anything else.
02 -
  • Pat your salmon completely dry before the glaze goes on, or the moisture will prevent the glaze from adhering properly and caramelizing.
  • Don't skip the foil lining—beyond easy cleanup, it helps the pan heat more evenly and prevents the glaze from scorching on the bottom.
03 -
  • Bring your salmon to room temperature for ten minutes before baking if you have the time—it cooks more evenly and the glaze adheres better.
  • If your glaze seems too thick before spooning it on, add warm water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches a consistency that flows but still clings to the fish.
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