25-Minute One-Pan Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
This quick and flavorful salmon recipe combines honey, garlic, and butter for a delicious meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main
- 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin-on recommended)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- to taste salt and black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- optional red pepper flakes (for heat)
- optional lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk melted butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet with olive oil over medium-high. Sear salmon skin-side down for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour sauce over salmon, then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Optional: Broil for 30–60 seconds for glaze. Rest 2–3 minutes, then garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the salmon for best texture and flavor.