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Easy Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon (25-Minute Weeknight Dinner)

A perfectly cooked, glazed salmon fillet topped with fresh parsley, ready to eat.
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Create restaurant-quality flavor tonight with this easy Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon. This recipe delivers incredibly moist and flaky salmon fillets coated in a rich, sweet-and-savory glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. It is a healthy choice perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for finishing)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for simple cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. This step helps the glaze adhere better and promotes better texture. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully combined. This creates your sweet and savory glaze.
  4. Spoon or brush the honey garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice immediately and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a Texas Roadhouse style flavor, you can add a small pinch of smoked paprika to the glaze mixture.
  • If you prefer a crispier top, place the baking sheet under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning the honey.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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