Honey Lemon Butter Salmon
This Honey Lemon Butter Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of lemon, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the salmon. It’s easy to prepare and makes for a satisfying dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Italian seasoning to taste
- Lemon pepper to taste
- Onion powder to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Smoked paprika to taste
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- Avocado oil for cooking
- 4 salmon fillets
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets on both sides with onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil. Place the salmon skin side up and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the seared salmon to a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add butter, honey, garlic paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and place it into the skillet, coating it well with the honey lemon butter sauce.
- Plate the salmon, drizzle any extra sauce over the top, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg