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Easy 25-Minute Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

A perfectly cooked, glazed salmon fillet sprinkled with fresh parsley, served with a lemon wedge.
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Make restaurant-quality salmon at home quickly. This baked salmon uses a sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze for a tender, flaky result perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and paprika until well combined. This creates your honey garlic butter glaze.
  4. Spoon the honey garlic butter glaze evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, making sure the tops are well coated.
  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. For crispier edges, you can briefly broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, mix 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese into the glaze before brushing onto the salmon for a Parmesan crusted finish.
  • If you prefer a crispier skin, place the salmon skin-side down on a wire rack set over the baking sheet before baking.
  • This recipe works well for meal prepping; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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