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Restaurant-Style Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon in 30 Minutes

Close-up of a perfectly cooked salmon fillet glazed with honey garlic sauce and topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make a tender, flaky salmon fillet with a rich honey garlic butter glaze using this simple oven-baked recipe. It delivers restaurant quality flavor quickly, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined. This is your glaze.
  4. Spoon the honey garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, spreading it to cover the surface.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For crispier edges, you can briefly broil for the last minute, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, place the salmon skin-side down on a wire rack set over the baking sheet before brushing with the glaze.
  • If you prefer a Texas Roadhouse style, substitute the honey with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and add 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder to the glaze mixture.
  • This recipe works well for meal prepping; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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