Description
Make tender, flaky salmon fillets in under 30 minutes using this simple honey garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 lemon, sliced (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, parsley, and black pepper to create the glaze.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the honey garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Arrange a thin slice of lemon on top of each fillet, if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely to prevent burning.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a lemon butter profile, substitute the honey with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and increase the butter to 3 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85