Description
A delicious and easy salmon dish featuring a sweet and tangy honey-lime garlic sauce that’s perfect for family gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 170 grams each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 57 grams)
- 1/3 cup honey (about 113 grams)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 45 ml)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime slices for garnish
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking dish with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
- Whisk together the melted butter, honey, lime juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in the lined baking dish and season each with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the honey-lime garlic mixture generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving, and add lime slices for that extra pop!
Notes
For best results, use fresh salmon fillets. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salmon, honey-lime, garlic butter, baked salmon, healthy dinner