Description
A delightful and wholesome salmon dish featuring a luscious glaze of honey, lime, and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and melted butter until fully combined.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet, skin-side down, and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle half of the marinade evenly over the fillets.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Broil for an additional 2 minutes for a caramelized top.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade over the cooked salmon and garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap butter for olive oil and use sugar-free honey for lower sugar content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg