Melt-in-Mouth Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets drizzled with a rich honey garlic butter sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (or 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- a pinch paprika
- 1 lemon, sliced into half-moons
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F (fan mode).
- Line a baking tray with foil or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Place your salmon fillets on the prepared tray, skin side down.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Pour this luscious mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Arrange lemon slices on and around the salmon to infuse flavor.
Cooking
- Bake the salmon for 8 minutes.
- Carefully open your oven and baste the salmon with the sauce from the tray.
- Bake for an additional 4 to 7 minutes, or until the salmon is tender and cooked through.
- You’ll know it’s done when it flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque.
Notes
This salmon dish pairs well with roasted potatoes or a light salad for a balanced meal. To keep your leftover salmon fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat it in the oven at a low temperature to prevent it from drying out.