Honey Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil
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4.6
Honey Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil
Description
Honey Garlic Butter Salmon In Foil features a cooking method where a side of salmon is coated evenly with a butter, honey, garlic, and lemon juice mixture before being wrapped in foil and baked. The foil packet seals in steam, gently cooking the fish to a tender, flaky texture while allowing the garlic and honey to infuse the salmon with a sweet and savory glaze.
The recipe uses freshly crushed garlic and freshly squeezed lemon juice to complement the buttery sweetness, while seasoning with salt and optional cracked black pepper accentuates the natural flavors of the salmon. Baking at 375°F ensures even cooking without drying out the fish.
This dish is best served with lemon slices for extra brightness and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley to add herbal freshness and a pop of color. The sealed foil method makes cleanup easy and helps maintain moisture and flavor during cooking.
A useful tip is to use two sheets of foil when wrapping wider fillets to fully enclose the salmon and prevent any juices from leaking during baking.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic large, crushed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed, juice of ½ a lemon
- 2 ½ pound salmon side
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste - optional, cracked
- 4-5 lemon to serve, slices
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F | 190°C. Line a baking tray / sheet with a large piece of foil, big enough to fold over and seal to create a packet (or 2 long pieces of foil over lapping each other lengthways to create your salmon packet, depending on the width of you fillet).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the honey, garlic and lemon, and whisk until the honey has melted through the butter and the mixture is well combined.
- Place the salmon onto lined baking tray | sheet. Pour the butter/honey mixture over the salmon, and using a pastry brush or spoon, spread evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle with a good amount of salt (about 2 teaspoons) and cracked pepper. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to cover and completely seal the packet closed so the butter does not leak.
- Bake until cooked through (about 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish and your preference of doneness). Open the foil, being careful of any escaping steam, and grill / broil under the grill / broiler for 2-3 minutes on medium heat to caramelise the top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon slices.
Notes
- Use two sheets of foil to fully wrap salmon if the fillet is wide, preventing leaks during baking.
- Ensure the honey garlic butter mixture covers the salmon evenly for consistent flavor.
- Cooking times may vary depending on salmon thickness; check for flakiness to gauge doneness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 331IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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