Garlic Honey Butter Salmon

This Garlic Honey Butter Salmon recipe creates an incredibly flavorful, sweet, and savory dish that’s elegant enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. The sauce is absolutely divine!

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

• 60 g (½ stick or 4 tablespoons) butter

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of half a lemon (about 1-2 tablespoons)

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

• Lemon slices (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and onion powder.

2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.

3. Cook the salmon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet (presentation-side down if skinless). Cook for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.

4. Flip and add sauce: Carefully flip the salmon. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour the honey-garlic mixture over the salmon. Spoon the sauce over the fillets continuously for 1-2 minutes.

5. Finish cooking: Continue cooking for another 2-4 minutes, basting occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature of 125-130°F for medium).

6. Serve: Transfer salmon to plates. Drizzle with the pan sauce from the skillet. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve with lemon slices.

Tips for Perfect Salmon

• Don’t overcrowd the pan – cook in batches if necessary

• Use skin-on salmon for extra crispiness (the skin becomes deliciously crispy)

• Adjust cooking time based on thickness of your fillets

• Don’t overcook – salmon is best when still slightly translucent in the center

• Double the sauce if you love extra for drizzling over sides like rice or vegetables

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes

• Pair with steamed asparagus, green beans, or broccoli

• Excellent with a simple side salad

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10-12 minutes | Total time: 15-17 minutes