Description
Baked Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon is a sweet, zesty, and savory dish featuring tender salmon fillets baked in a flavorful honey-lime garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Pour the honey lime garlic butter mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes if desired for a caramelized top.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor and nutrition.
- You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- This recipe pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg