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Honey garlic butter baked salmon served with lemon wedges and parsley on a plate
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Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Easy honey garlic butter baked salmon with a glossy glaze and tender texture, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets (6–7 oz each)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Honey Garlic Butter Glaze
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • For Serving
  • Fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with foil or parchment.
  4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30–60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Pat salmon fillets dry. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the baking dish.
  6. Pour the warm glaze over salmon. Bake for about 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
  7. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning, as broilers vary in intensity.
  8. Spoon extra pan sauce over the salmon and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

Bake until salmon flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
• Cooking time may vary depending on fillet thickness and oven performance.
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently until heated through to prevent drying.