Description
Succulent garlic butter and honey glazed salmon elevates weeknight dinners with Mediterranean flair. Tender fish infused with sweet and savory notes promises a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them to maintain shape and allow skin to crisp.
- Create the glaze by whisking together melted butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Generously brush the glaze over each salmon fillet, ensuring complete and even coverage to enhance flavor and moisture retention.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145F (63C).
- For a caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown glaze without burning.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional lemon slices. Serve immediately while the salmon is warm and the glaze is still glistening.
Notes
- Swap salmon for other fish like trout or halibut to vary the recipe and keep things exciting.
- Reduce honey for a less sweet glaze, perfect for those watching sugar intake or preferring savory profiles.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting butter with olive oil or coconut oil for similar richness and moisture.
- Ensure even cooking by selecting salmon fillets of uniform thickness, which helps prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg