Honey Garlic Lime Salmon
Honey Garlic Lime Salmon is simple to make, yet it is healthy and flavorful. The recipe combines honey and garlic to make a glaze. Add some citrus and cilantro to brighten things up and you have an amazing, flavorful dish. Try this recipe and see what YOU think…and please remember to post a comment.
Only six ingredients in this tasty salmon dinner makes it perfect for a quick weeknight meal. So full of flavor, Honey Garlic Lime Salmon is truly one of my family’s favorite 30-minute meals. I served it with creamy noodles and broccoli. And don’t forget to place an additional slice of lemon on the plate to squeeze over the fish. Delicious and nutritious!
Salmon is a great source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acid, which is great for heart and brain health. The more fat the better, when it comes to the benefits of salmon. It is also rich in carotenoid, which can be found in carrots and gives them their bright orange color as well. Carotenoid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help the body, making salmon is one of the healthiest fish to eat.
Honey Garlic Lime Salmon Recipe
What’s needed:
- 24 ounces salmon, 4 fillets
- 3 large lemon and 1 large lime
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- fresh cilantro to garnish (optional)
How to make Honey Garlic Lime Salmon?
- Make a foil tray with aluminum foil by folding up the sides. Put the foil trays on a baking sheet and spray each with cooking spray. Put two pieces of salmon in each tray on top of slices of lemon and lime. Season each fillet with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey, garlic, butter and juice from two lemon slices over medium heat. When the butter is melted and all is combined, spoon the butter mixture over the salmon.
- Bake the salmon in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Garnish the Salmon with cilantro and serve with your favorite side and some lemon slices. The cilantro really makes the dish! I served the salmon over creamy noodles and broccoli, it tastes as good as it looks.
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Honey Garlic Lime Salmon
Ingredients
- 24 ounces salmon, 4 fillets
- 2 large lemons
- 1 large lime
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro to garnish, fresh, optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make a foil tray with aluminum foil by folding up the sides. Put the foil trays on a baking sheet and spray each with cooking spray. Put two pieces of salmon in each tray on top of slices of lemon and lime. Season each fillet with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey, garlic, butter and juice from two lemon slices over medium heat. When the butter is melted and all is combined, spoon the butter mixture over the salmon.
- Bake the salmon in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan