Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A delightful dish combining sweet honey, zesty lime, and savory garlic butter enveloping tender salmon fillets, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets Fresh salmon fillets Opt for vibrant, pink salmon fillets.
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter Choose creamy, rich butter.
- 3 tbsp Honey Use golden, sticky honey.
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice Squeeze fresh limes for juice.
- 3 cloves Minced garlic Use fresh minced garlic.
- 1 tsp Salt Kosher or sea salt preferred.
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, honey, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place fresh salmon fillets skin-side down in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the salmon.
Cooking
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork.
- For extra char, broil the salmon for the last two minutes of cooking.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with any remaining sauce.
Notes
Make sure to preheat your oven for even cooking. Optionally, marinate the salmon for a few hours for a more robust flavor.