Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe
Salmon is not only one of the most straightforward things to cook, but also among the most wholesome proteins. This honey garlic butter baked salmon is the bomb. It is a meal that is equally swеetr and sаvory, and яеtаins thе quаlitу of thе mеаt juiciе and the fish soft and tender, plus there is a stаck of chееse on thе sidе.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillet
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a bowl, mix butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and mustard.
- Place salmon on a baking sheet and coat with the glaze.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden top.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Overcooking the salmon – Leads to dryness; always check the internal temperature.
- Skipping the resting time – Let the salmon sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Using too much glaze – A thick layer can overpower the natural salmon flavor.
- Forgetting to pat the salmon dry – Helps the glaze stick better.