Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
Description
This recipe prepares a honey garlic butter sauce combining melted unsalted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, optional cayenne pepper, and chopped parsley. The salmon fillet is seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated with half the butter sauce and wrapped tightly in aluminum foil to trap steam and flavors. Baking at 400°F for about 15 minutes cooks the fish gently.
After baking, the foil is unwrapped to discard excess liquid that may dilute the sauce. The remaining butter sauce is spooned over the salmon before serving, along with fresh lemon juice for brightness. The result is salmon with a moist texture and a glaze that balances sweetness from honey with the depth of garlic and butter.
This dish serves well as a simple main course, pairing with lemon wedges to enhance the flavor and can be complemented with steamed vegetables or rice for a balanced meal.
Patting the salmon dry before seasoning prevents watery sauce buildup in the foil. Dividing the sauce between initial baking and finishing steps ensures the glaze remains concentrated on the fish rather than diluted by condensation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) salmon fillet
- salt
- black pepper ground
- lemon wedges
Honey Garlic Butter
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C).
- In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds. Add the honey, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and chopped parsley.
- Lay out two large sheets of aluminum foil, ensuring they are big enough to cover and wrap the salmon. Place the salmon on top and season both sides with salt and ground black pepper. Add half of the honey garlic butter to the fish and spread it evenly. Wrap the foil tightly to ensure there is no leakage.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Unwrap the foil and spoon out any excess water that has seeped from the salmon. Drizzle the remaining honey garlic butter over the salmon and squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry with paper towels before seasoning to avoid excess moisture diluting the sauce.
- Apply half of the honey garlic butter inside the foil before baking, reserving the remainder for after baking.
- After baking, unwrap and spoon out watery juices from the foil to keep the glaze flavorful and avoid fishy taste.
- Drizzle the remaining honey garlic butter and squeeze fresh lemon juice on the salmon before serving for brightness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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