The secret to great salmon begins with a great glaze; the fattiness and richness of salmon pair well with a caramelized topping that really wows. Honey Garlic Salmon is just such an example, with a gorgeous golden glaze infused with butter, honey, garlic, and bright lemon—a truly melodic mouthful! Honey Garlic Salmon comes together in a flash and tends to disappear even faster.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 pounds salmon
- sea salt, to taste
- cracked pepper, optional, to taste
- lemon slices, optional, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, optional, chopped, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line a baking tray with a large piece of foil, big enough to be folded over and create a packet. Alternatively, you can use two large pieces of foil to create an overlap if the foil can’t quite fit the salmon on its own.
Step 3 –In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Step 4 –Add the honey, garlic, and lemon, whisking until the honey has melted through the butter and the mixture is well combined.
Step 5 –Place the salmon onto the prepared baking dish and pour the honey mixture over it, spreading it evenly using a brush or spoon.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.
Step 7 –Fold the foil so it forms a packet and ensures the butter does not leak out during the cooking process. Make sure the packet is completely sealed.
Step 8 –Bake until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
Step 9 –Open the foil carefully and broil the top of the salmon until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes on medium broiler heat.
Step 10 –Garnish with lemon slices and parsley and serve.
