Description
This 25-minute one-pan honey garlic butter salmon delivers tender, flaky fish glazed in a sweet-savory sauce with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on recommended)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil and swirl to coat.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Press gently with a spatula for 10–15 seconds and sear for 2–3 minutes undisturbed.
- Reduce heat and pour the sauce over and around the fillets, spooning some over the tops.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Optional: Broil for 30–60 seconds for a deeper glaze, watching closely.
- Remove from oven and let rest 2–3 minutes. Spoon sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Add sriracha for extra heat.
- Top with sesame seeds or green onions instead of parsley for variation.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, couscous, or a fresh salad.
- Great for meal prep and makes excellent leftovers for salads and wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
