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Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon: A Zesty Delight at Home

This Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a quick, easy, and healthy dish, bursting with flavors from the honey-lime marinade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Skinless is optional for a lighter meal.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted for richness.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, lime juice, garlic, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Place salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin-side down, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring each piece is coated.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra flavor, watching closely.
  7. Let the salmon rest for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, always use fresh ingredients. Marinate for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced taste.

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