Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon

Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon

Introduction

This Honey Lime Garlic Butter Salmon is a simple yet gourmet dish, perfect for weeknights or elegant dinners. The balance of sweet honey, tangy lime, and savory garlic butter makes every bite rich and unforgettable. It’s a seafood recipe that’s both fast and flavor-packed.

History

Salmon has been cherished in cuisines from the Pacific Northwest to Scandinavia for centuries. This modern twist with honey and lime draws inspiration from fusion cooking — marrying classic buttery salmon with tropical, zesty influences.

Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein
• Quick and easy for healthy weeknight meals
• Garlic and lime support immune health and digestion
• Minimal ingredients with maximum flavor

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Season the salmon: Pat the fillets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Sear the salmon: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Cook salmon skin-side down (if applicable) for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining butter, garlic, honey, lime juice, and zest. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Return the salmon: Add salmon back to the pan, spoon sauce over, and heat for 1 more minute.
5. Garnish & serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges.

Methods

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