Honey, Garlic, Butter Salmon
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lbs. salmon cut into 4 fillets
- salt and pepper to season
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice squeezed
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in an oven-proof skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop until melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant. Add the honey and the lemon juice to the pan; stir well to combine.
- Add the salmon fillets to the sauce in the pan; cook each fillet (skin side up) for 4-5 minutes while basting with the pan juices.
- Flip the salmon and add the lemon wedges to the pan.
- Transfer the pan to the oven for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- To serve, drizzle with the sauce and a squeeze of the roasted lemons. Serve with steamed vegetables, over rice or with potatoes.