– 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
– ¼ cup honey
– 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Lime slices, for garnish
– Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Creating Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is straightforward when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray. Season them with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Make Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add Honey and Lime: Stir in the honey and lime juice, allowing everything to blend together. Cook for an additional minute.
5. Glaze Salmon: Pour the honey-lime garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets, making sure they are well coated.
6. Bake: Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
7. Garnish: Once removed from the oven, garnish the salmon with lime slices and freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.
8. Serve: Plate the salmon and drizzle any remaining sauce from the baking tray on top before serving.
With these simple steps, you’ll have an incredible meal prepared in no time at all.