Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan. …
- Stir together olive oil, garlic, herbs, and juice of 1/2 lemon. …
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flaky when pulled apart with a fork. …
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired and serve.
Easy Honey Garlic Salmon
Easy Honey Garlic Salmon is a throw together recipe in one pan and a perfect sweet and savoury 5-ingredient garlicky sauce with a hint of lemon!
Prep: 10min
Total: 20min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 269 mg, Sugar 17 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 4 wild caught salmon fillets (about 1/2 pound or 250 grams each, skin off or on)
- Salt and pepper, (to season)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika ((mild, sweet or smokey))
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, (finely chopped or minced)
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, ((plus extra to serve))
- Lemon wedges (to serve)
Instruction:
- Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven. Preheat oven to broil/grill settings on medium heat.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the honey, water and soy sauce; allow the flavours to heat through and combine. Add in the lemon juice; stir well to combine all of the flavours together.
- Add the salmon steaks to the sauce in the pan; cook each fillet (skin-side down if there’s any skin) for 3-4 minutes or until golden, while basting the tops with the pan juices. Season with salt and pepper, to taste (if desired).
- Optional — Add the lemon wedges around the salmon (adds a stronger lemon taste). Baste salmon one more time then transfer the pan to your oven to broil / grill for a further 5-6 minutes, or until the tops of the salmon are nicely charred, and the salmon is cooked to your liking.
- To serve, drizzle with the sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with steamed vegetables; over rice or with a salad.
BAKED SALMON | easy, no-fail recipe with lemon garlic butter
FAQ
What is the best cooking method for salmon?
Pan-frying or pan-searing is one of the best ways to cook salmon fillets. It’s quick, easy, and gives the fish that perfect crispy, crunchy skin. A simple pan-fried salmon is the secret to a flavorful and healthy weeknight dinner in 30 minutes or less. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
What should I season my salmon with?
Salmon is versatile and can handle most flavors. Use either, salt and pepper, household spices, store-bought rubs, marinades, glazes, or sauces. Season the fish at least 5 minutes before cooking. If desired, add more seasoning once cooked.
What are 3 healthy cooking methods for salmon?
Some of the healthiest methods of preparing salmon are pan-frying (searing), roasting, grilling, poaching, and baking in parchment paper. Each method requires a different cooking time.
Should I use Butter or oil for salmon?
Butter makes everything better, even salmon. I also love the way fresh herbs pair with salmon. We all know dill is a go-to pairing for salmon, it’s almost like salt and pepper. They’re just made to be together.
