Easy Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe for Weeknights

Honey, garlic, and butter glaze oven-baked salmon fillets.

Ingredients

Measure the ingredients below before you begin. Optional additions are marked in the list.

• 4 boneless salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp honey
• ½ tsp dried parsley (or 2 tsp fresh, chopped)
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• Pinch of paprika
• 1 lemon, sliced into half-moons

How to make it

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with foil or a silicone mat.

2. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the tray.

3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, honey, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.

4. Pour the mixture over the salmon fillets. Arrange lemon slices around and on top of the salmon.

5. Bake for 8 minutes, then baste the salmon with the sauce from the tray.

6. Keep baking for 4 to 7 more minutes, or until the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C), or is opaque and flakes easily.

7. Serve warm with your favorite green vegetables and potatoes. Have fun!

Tips and serving

Check the salmon for 145°F (63°C), or until opaque and easily flaked, before serving.

For more ideas, try Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon with Sweet and Savory Glaze or Easy Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta Perfect for Weeknight Dinners.