Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime slices (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking dish with aluminum foil or use a large baking sheet.
- Whisk together melted butter, honey, lime juice, and minced garlic.
- Place salmon fillets in the dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the honey-lime garlic mixture over each fillet.
- Add lime slices on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Let salmon rest a few minutes after baking for extra moisture.
- Customize glaze with herbs or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Perfect for meal prep—store portions in containers for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg