Description
Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a tantalizing dish that transforms a simple salmon fillet into a gourmet delight. Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines the sweetness of honey, the zesty brightness of lime, and the rich essence of garlic butter. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you can impress your family and friends with this exquisite meal that not only tastes amazing but also offers a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Serve it alongside steamed asparagus or coconut rice for a complete dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic cloves
- Honey
- Fresh lime juice and zest
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and lime juice, then pour the mixture over the salmon fillets. Sprinkle with lime zest.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with remaining sauce drizzled over each fillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg