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Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon for a Healthy Delight

This Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon features simple ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for a healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose high-quality, wild-caught for optimal flavor and texture.
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning to enhance the natural taste of the salmon.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning to enhance the natural taste of the salmon.
For the Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness and helps create a glossy, caramelized glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Delivers sweetness and aids the glaze in caramelizing.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh juice brings acidity that balances richness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Provides warmth and aromatic depth; minced garlic is best.
For Garnishing and Serving
  • 1 slices Lime Use fresh slices to enhance flavor during baking.
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro or Parsley Adds a pop of color and freshness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • whisk
  • Medium Bowl
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  3. Whisk together melted unsalted butter, honey, fresh lime juice, and minced garlic in a medium bowl until glossy.
  4. Place salmon fillets in the lined baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Dollop the honey-lime mixture over each salmon fillet and place fresh lime slices on top.
  6. Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 32gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with quinoa or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.

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