Description
Honey salmon brings Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables with elegant simplicity. Fresh Pacific salmon glazed in local honey and garlic creates a delightful main course perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Finishing Touches:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 375°F (190°C). Cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for simplified cleanup and preventing sticking.
- Gently pat salmon fillets dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture. Generously season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Create the glaze by whisking together melted unsalted butter, finely minced fresh garlic, golden honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and fragrant lime zest in a small mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Position salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining even spacing between pieces to ensure consistent cooking.
- Carefully pour and evenly distribute the honey-lime glaze over each salmon fillet, using a pastry brush to guarantee complete and uniform coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 14-17 minutes, checking for doneness by gently testing salmon’s flakiness with a fork.
- For a caramelized exterior, activate the broiler and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching attentively to prevent burning.
- Remove salmon from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and accompany with lime wedges for squeezing just before serving.
Notes
- Honey transforms ordinary salmon into a restaurant-worthy dish with minimal kitchen effort.
- Prepare ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and reduce last-minute stress.
- Selecting fresh salmon ensures maximum flavor and tender, flaky texture when baked.
- Quality honey matters; use raw or local varieties for deeper, more complex sweetness.
- Lime zest and juice add bright, citrusy notes that perfectly complement the rich salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg