Description
This honey garlic salmon recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (medium to large, about 5–6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish or another large oven-safe pan.
- Drizzle the fillets with olive oil and use your hands or a brush to coat them evenly on all sides.
- Season each fillet with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- While the salmon bakes, melt the butter and stir it into the hot honey until well combined.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and generously brush the tops with the hot honey mixture.
- Return the salmon to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should register between 125-135°F for medium to well-done.
- Optional: Broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for more caramelized edges, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately with rice and mixed greens. Garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the olive oil and spices for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg