Description
Succulent honey lime garlic butter salmon delivers mouthwatering Mediterranean flavors in mere minutes. Delicate fish fillets glazed with zesty marinade promise a quick, elegant dinner that will impress dinner guests and satisfy seafood cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 6-ounce (170 grams) salmon fillets
Seasoning and Flavoring Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
Garnish and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons (7 grams) freshly chopped parsley
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C). Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to simplify post-cooking cleanup and prevent sticky caramelization.
- Thoroughly pat salmon fillets dry using paper towels to enhance seasoning adherence. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper, ensuring minimal seasoning as the sauce will provide robust flavor.
- Create the sauce by combining melted butter, minced garlic, honey, lime juice, and zest in a small mixing bowl. Adjust flavor balance by tasting and adding additional honey or lime juice if necessary.
- Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly distribute the sauce over each fillet, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake the salmon for 15-18 minutes until the fish easily flakes with a fork, indicating perfect doneness.
- For enhanced caramelization, activate the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent burning and achieve golden edges.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately alongside lime wedges, allowing diners to squeeze extra citrus for an added flavor burst.
Notes
- Create a non-stick base by using parchment paper or foil, which prevents honey from burning and makes cleaning effortless.
- Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy exterior and better sauce absorption, helping the flavors penetrate deeply.
- Adjust honey-lime ratio based on personal taste preference, adding more sweetness or acidity to balance the rich butter and salmon.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity, which elevates the entire dish’s aromatic profile compared to pre-minced alternatives.
- Cooking time varies with salmon thickness; thicker fillets might require slightly longer baking to reach perfect flaky texture.
- Check salmon’s doneness by gently pressing center – it should feel firm yet slightly springy, indicating optimal moisture retention.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for different dietary needs or coconut aminos for a lower-sugar alternative that maintains similar glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg