Baked Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon
A harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this Baked Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon features tender fillets coated in a luscious honey lime garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, fresh
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine honey, lime juice, melted butter, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Lay the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper skin-side down.
- Pour the honey lime garlic butter mixture generously over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest briefly.
- Garnish with lime wedges and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is at room temperature before baking for even cooking. Watch closely to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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