PrintEasy Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
You can make this incredibly moist and flaky salmon coated in a rich, sweet-and-savory glaze. This recipe tastes like a restaurant-quality dish but cooks in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined. This creates your honey garlic butter glaze.
- Spoon the glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, making sure to coat the surface well.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the salmon from the oven. Garnish immediately with fresh chopped parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a sheet pan meal, add asparagus or broccoli florets to the baking sheet alongside the salmon before baking. Toss them lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- If you prefer a slightly spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze mixture.
- This recipe is high protein and cooks quickly, fitting well into healthy dinner plans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85