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Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Tender, flaky salmon baked in a luscious honey garlic butter glaze — sweet, savory, and ready in under 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice plus extra for serving
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish or sheet pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with foil.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
  3. Place salmon fillets in dish, season with salt and pepper, and pour glaze over.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Broil for 2 minutes for caramelization if desired.
  6. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

A simple yet elegant salmon dish with a sweet, buttery glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.