Description
Succulent salmon meets zesty lime, sweet honey, and rich garlic in this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Perfectly roasted fillets promise a luxurious meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors directly to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces/170 grams each)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lime
Garnish and Serving:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels, ensuring no excess moisture remains.
- Generously season both sides of the salmon with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavor.
- Create the honey lime garlic butter sauce by whisking together melted butter, finely minced garlic, pure honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and grated lime zest in a small mixing bowl.
- Evenly coat each salmon fillet with the prepared sauce, making sure every inch of the fish is covered with the aromatic mixture.
- Carefully place the prepared baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, checking for doneness by testing if the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- For a golden-brown exterior, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a minute before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side, allowing diners to add an extra burst of citrus flavor if desired.
Notes
- Meal-Prep Magic: Dry salmon fillets completely to ensure the honey lime garlic butter sauce clings perfectly without watering down.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend butter, garlic, honey, and lime creates a tangy-sweet coating that transforms ordinary salmon into a restaurant-worthy dish.
- Temperature Tricks: Precise 375°F oven temperature guarantees salmon stays moist inside while developing a gorgeous golden exterior.
- Sauce Secrets: Generously coating each fillet ensures maximum flavor absorption and prevents dry, bland bites.
- Garnish Game: Fresh parsley and lime wedges add bright, zesty finish that elevates the entire dining experience.
- Cooking Confidence: Fork-flaking test determines perfect doneness, preventing overcooked, tough salmon every single time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg