Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Name: Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 skin-on salmon fillets'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp honey'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp dried parsley or 2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'a pinch of paprika'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 lemon, sliced into half-moons'}

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Savor the deliciousness of Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon! This quick and easy recipe combines succulent salmon fillets with rich garlic butter and sweet honey for a healthy meal in just 15 minutes.

915 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Easy Mediterranean

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 skin-on salmon fillets'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp honey'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/2 tsp dried parsley or 2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'a pinch of paprika'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 lemon, sliced into half-moons'}

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F (200°C)).
Line a baking tray with foil or a silicon mat.
Mince the garlic and slice the lemon into half-moons.

Cooking

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking tray.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Pour this mixture over the salmon fillets, allowing it to pool around them.
Arrange the lemon slices on and around the salmon.
Bake in the oven for 8 minutes, then baste the salmon with the sauce from the tray.
Continue baking for another 4-7 minutes until the salmon is tender and cooked through.

Plating & Serving

Serve the salmon fillets hot, garnished with the baked lemon slices.
Pair with your favourite steamed vegetables or rice.

Notes

Leftover salmon can be served cold in a salad or wrap. Cool, cover, and refrigerate before flaking for use.

Suggested Sides

steamed vegetables rice

Nutrition per Serving

915 Calories

81.2g Protein 69% DV

11.2g Carbs 4% DV

58.9g Fat 75% DV

0.7g Fiber 2% DV

9.2g Sugars

381mg Sodium 25% DV

233mg Cholesterol 66% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Pescatarian Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free