Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is straight-up gourmet vibes with barely any effort. It’s sweet, zesty, buttery, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Let’s break it down:
🍯🍋🧄 Honey-Lime Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
⏱️ Ready in: 25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4
🌱 Gluten-free, meal prep-friendly, and super elegant for date night or dinner guests.
🛒 Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets (skin on or off, your choice)
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice and zest of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional but 🔥)
Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
🔥 Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven
To 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish or tray with parchment or foil for easy cleanup.
2. Make the Honey-Lime Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, whisk together: → Melted butter → Honey → Lime juice + zest → Minced garlic → A pinch of salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using)
3. Prep the salmon
Place your salmon fillets in the dish, skin-side down if it has skin. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Pour & brush
Generously spoon the honey-lime garlic butter over the salmon. Use a brush or the back of the spoon to coat evenly.
5. Bake it
Pop it in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness. You want it flaky and juicy, not dry!
6. Broil for 2–3 minutes (optional)
Turn on your broiler at the end to caramelize the top. Just keep an eye on it — that glaze can go from 🔥 to 🧨 fast!
7. Garnish & serve
Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro, add a lime wedge on the side, and you’re golden.
🍽️ Serve it with:
Garlic roasted asparagus
Cilantro-lime rice or quinoa
Mediterranean chickpea salad
Or throw it in tacos for a whole other vibe 🌮
Want to turn this into a meal prep bowl? Air fryer version? Or even grill it? I’ve got remix ideas on deck—just say the word!
