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Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

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Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is a tropical-inspired dish that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table. Imagine tender salmon fillets glazed in a sweet and tangy honey-lime garlic butter sauce, baked to perfection. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but it also offers a delightful balance of nutrition and taste. The rich omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, combined with the antioxidant properties of honey and lime, make this meal as wholesome as it is delicious. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a refreshing quinoa salad for a complete dining experience that will impress your family and guests alike.

Ingredients

  • Fresh salmon fillets
  • Unsalted butter
  • Honey
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Garlic cloves
  • Chopped fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter, then stir in honey, lime juice, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour half of the honey-lime garlic butter mixture over the salmon and reserve the rest.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  6. Serve hot, drizzled with remaining sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Keywords: Use high-quality wild-caught salmon for optimal flavor. Marinating the salmon in the honey-lime mixture for at least 30 minutes enhances taste. Experiment with different herbs or add spices like paprika for an extra kick.

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