Description
Succulent honey lime garlic butter salmon delivers incredible flavor profiles from Pacific Northwest coastal cuisine. Delicate fish fillets combine sweet, tangy, and rich notes for an elegant dinner experience you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg) salmon (side)
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 large garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped, divided)
- Salt (sea, to taste)
- Pepper (cracked, optional)
- Lime slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and heat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil large enough to fully encase the salmon fillet.
- Sauce Creation: Melt butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat. Incorporate honey, minced garlic, and lime juice, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, unified glaze.
- Salmon Seasoning: Place salmon on prepared foil-lined sheet. Lavishly coat the fish with the fragrant honey-lime butter mixture. Generously sprinkle salt, cracked black pepper, and half the chopped parsley across the surface.
- Foil Wrapping: Carefully fold foil edges to construct a tight, sealed packet, ensuring the sauce completely embraces the salmon.
- Cooking Process: Roast in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, monitoring fish thickness. Activate broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a caramelized, golden-brown exterior.
- Serving: Extract from oven and embellish with remaining parsley. Present immediately with fresh lime wedges for an additional citrus accent.
Notes
- Seal the Flavor: Wrap the salmon tightly in foil to lock in moisture and prevent the delicate fish from drying out during cooking.
- Watch the Cooking Time: Salmon thickness varies, so check doneness early to avoid overcooking, which can make the fish tough and dry.
- Broil with Caution: The final broiling step adds amazing caramelization, but monitor closely to prevent burning the delicate honey-butter glaze.
- Fresh Herb Power: Use freshly chopped parsley just before serving to maximize its vibrant flavor and bright green color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg