Description
Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that elevates your dining experience with its sweet and tangy marinade. The flaky salmon, infused with honey, lime, and garlic, makes for a perfect weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, honey, and lime juice until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle half of the marinade over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush remaining marinade over the salmon during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with any leftover sauce from the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Feel free to substitute salmon with other fish or chicken; add herbs like dill or cilantro for extra freshness.