Baked Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Preparing the Marinade

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, honey, lime zest, and lime juice. Whisk until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Marinating the Salmon

  1. Coat the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure to coat each fillet evenly.
  2. Marinate: Allow the salmon to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

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