Garlic Butter Honey Baked Salmon
This flavorful baked salmon is glazed with a sweet and savory garlic butter honey sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet.
- Mix melted butter, honey, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky and internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C). Broil 2-3 minutes for caramelization.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon before serving.