Description
This easy baked salmon is topped with honey garlic butter and lemon for tender, flaky results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillet
- 1 lemon (zested, then sliced)
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh minced parsley
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil.
- Lay the salmon skin-side down on the foil. Season lightly with salt.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, garlic, lemon zest, and minced parsley. Spread evenly over the top of the salmon, then top with lemon slices.
- Bring up the sides of the foil around the salmon to create a shallow boat. This keeps the juices contained. Covering completely is optional.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the salmon is light pink, flakes easily with a fork, and registers 130-140°F on a meat thermometer.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Ready in about 25 minutes.
- Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Family favorite recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Baked Salmon, Honey Garlic Butter Salmon, Easy Salmon Recipe