Garlic Butter Honey Baked Salmon
A delicious way to enjoy salmon with a sweet and savory glaze.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- Small bowl
- whisk
- Brush
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Salmon 6 oz each
- 3 tablespoons Butter Melted
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
- Lemon slices Optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to facilitate easy cleanup.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Brush the glaze generously over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are fully coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- For an extra caramelized finish, broil the salmon for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley and optional lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra caramelized finish, broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes after baking.