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Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Flaky baked salmon glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic butter sauce — a quick, elegant meal ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon & Glaze
  • 1.5 lbs salmon fillet skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce light or low sodium
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • lemon slices for garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and paprika.
  3. Place salmon in the dish, season with salt and pepper, and pour the glaze over the top.
  4. Top with lemon slices and bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
  5. Broil for 1–2 minutes for caramelized edges, then garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor. Broil briefly for golden caramelization.