The Perfect Honey Butter Old Bay Salmon
This recipe features salmon fillets brushed with a delicious honey butter mixture infused with Old Bay seasoning and garlic, baked to perfection for a sweet and spicy flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.
- Brush the honey butter Old Bay mixture generously over the salmon fillets, coating evenly.
- Bake salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once done, remove salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish salmon with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg