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Melt-in-Mouth Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe

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This Melt-in-Mouth Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon recipe delivers tender, flavorful salmon fillets glazed with a luscious honey garlic butter sauce. The dish is baked to perfection, infused with fresh lemon slices and aromatic herbs, making it a simple yet elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Salmon Fillets

  • 4 boneless salmon fillets

Honey Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp dried parsley or 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • pinch paprika

Garnish

  • 1 lemon, sliced into half-moons

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) with the fan setting. Line a baking tray with foil or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are spaced evenly for uniform cooking.
  3. Make the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk the ingredients together until well mixed.
  4. Coat the Salmon: Pour the honey garlic butter sauce evenly over each salmon fillet, making sure they are thoroughly coated to maximize flavor.
  5. Add Lemon Slices: Arrange the lemon half-moon slices on and around the salmon fillets to infuse a fresh, citrus aroma and flavor while baking.
  6. Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. This initial cooking time starts to set the fillets and meld the flavors.
  7. Baste and Continue Baking: Carefully open the oven and baste the salmon with the sauce collected on the baking tray. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 4-7 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque, tender, and cooked through.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve your honey garlic butter baked salmon with your favorite side dishes such as roasted potatoes and green vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh parsley with dried parsley if fresh is unavailable.
  • For a more intense garlic flavor, consider roasting the garlic before adding it to the butter sauce.
  • Basting during baking helps keep the salmon moist and flavorful.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption.
  • This recipe pairs well with steamed asparagus, roasted broccoli, or a fresh green salad.

Keywords: baked salmon, honey garlic salmon, butter salmon recipe, easy salmon recipe, healthy salmon dinner, oven baked fish, garlic butter sauce

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