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Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Delight in Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Tonight

Enjoy a delectable Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon that combines sweet and savory flavors for a healthy and quick dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Fresh Salmon Fillets High-quality salmon for tenderness
  • 2 slices Lime Slices For flavor and moisture
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; can substitute with olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Honey Sweetens the glaze; maple syrup can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; or garlic powder if short on time
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavors
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing flavors
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro or Parsley Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), and gather your baking dish and aluminum foil.
  2. Line a baking dish with aluminum foil, shiny side up, to facilitate easy removal.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, honey, lime juice, and minced garlic.
  4. Place salmon fillets in the baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the honey-lime garlic mixture over each salmon fillet and tuck lime slices atop.
  6. Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality, fresh salmon for the best flavor. If using frozen fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.

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