Baked Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon
A delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with the sweet tanginess of honey and lime, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 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
For best results, choose fresh salmon fillets and consider marinating the fish for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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