Melt-in-Mouth Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
This easy-to-make baked salmon dish combines garlic and honey for a flavorful and nutritious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp dried parsley or 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 pinch paprika
- 1 piece lemon, sliced into half-moons
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F (fan). Line a baking tray with foil or a silicone mat.
- Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the prepared baking tray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- Arrange the lemon slices on and around the salmon.
Cooking
- Bake for 8 minutes.
- Carefully open the oven and baste the salmon with the sauce from the tray.
- Bake for an additional 4-7 minutes, or until the salmon is tender and cooked through.
Notes
Serve your baked salmon with roasted potatoes or a fresh salad. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon just before serving for extra flavor. To store leftovers, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.