Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon
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Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon
Description
Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon features a side of salmon coated in a sauce made by melting unsalted butter and blending it with honey, crushed garlic, and lime juice. The fish is baked in foil at 375°F, which steams it gently while infusing flavors. After baking, a short broil caramelizes the honey glaze on top, adding a slightly crisp, golden surface to the tender salmon beneath. The combination of buttery sweetness, garlic aroma, and fresh lime juice creates a nuanced and enjoyable glaze.
Salt and cracked black pepper provide seasoning, and freshly chopped parsley adds a green herbaceous note both during and after cooking. Serving with lime slices on the side enhances the dish's brightness. This method helps retain moisture and infuses the salmon with a balance of sweet, savory, and citrus tastes.
The recipe is straightforward and designed for an oven bake with a final broil step to caramelize the top. Using foil helps keep the sauce close to the fish, creating the buttery glaze without drying out the salmon. It's suitable for serving as a main dish alongside simple sides like rice, vegetables, or salad.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic large, crushed
- 2 lime juiced
- 2 ½ pound salmon 1.2 kg, side
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, optional, cracked
- lime to serve, slices
- ¼ cup parsley divided, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F | 190°C. Line a baking sheet with a large piece of foil, or 2 long pieces of foil over lapping each other lengthways if your salmon is wide.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the honey, garlic and lime juice, and whisk until the honey has melted through the butter and the mixture is well combined.
- Place the salmon onto lined baking sheet. Evenly pour the honey-lime mixture over the salmon. Sprinkle with a good amount of salt (about 2 teaspoons), cracked pepper, and 2 tablespoons of parsley. Fold the sides of the foil up beside the salmon to keep the sauce under the fillet.
- Bake until cooked through (about 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish and your preference of doneness). Then, change oven setting to broil (or grill) for 2-3 minutes on medium heat to caramelise the top. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve immediately with fresh lime slices.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 773mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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