Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon
Deliciously buttery and flaky salmon coated in a sweet and tangy honey lime garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Salmon
- 4-6 oz Salmon fillets, about 4 to 6 ounces each (skin on or off)
- 2 tbsp Butter, preferably unsalted So you can control the salt
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh is best, but jar garlic works in a pinch
- ΒΌ cup Honey Any kind you like
- 1 lime Lime juice and a little zest Fresh lime tastes brighter
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- to taste Red pepper flakes, optional For a tiny kick
- to taste Chopped parsley or cilantro, optional For a fresh finish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat and add a small bit of butter. Sear the salmon without moving it for a few minutes until it gets a little golden.
- Lower the heat and add the remaining butter to the pan. Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey and lime juice to the pan, stirring until the sauce is glossy.
- Spoon the sauce over the salmon repeatedly for another minute or two. If the fillets are thick, cover the pan for a couple of minutes. The salmon should flake easily with a fork.
Notes
Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water for the best results.