Ingredients
– 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
– Thin slices from 1 lemon (placed under salmon)
– ยฝ cup melted unsalted butter
– 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
– 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
– 5 cloves finely pressed or minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste
– 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat and Prep: Heat your oven to 375ยฐF. Line a baking tray with foil and fold up the edges about 2 inches to hold in the sauce.
2-Position Salmon: Place the 1.5 to 1.75 pounds skin-on salmon fillet skin-side down on the foil. Arrange thin lemon slices evenly underneath for extra citrus infusion.
3-Make the Sauce: Melt ยฝ cup unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 to 3 tablespoons honey, and 5 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
4-Coat and Season: Pour three-quarters of the mixture over the salmon. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ยฝ teaspoon black pepper.
5-Seal and Optional Marinate: Fold the foil tightly to seal, creating a packet. Let it sit 10 to 15 minutes if you have time.
6-Bake: Cook in the foil packet for about 17 minutes until nearly done.
7-Broil for Crisp: Open the top foil (keep edges up), spoon on reserved butter sauce if desired, and broil on high 5 to 10 minutes until golden and edges crispy. Use the second rack and watch closely to avoid burning.
8-Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle 2 teaspoons chopped parsley and serve hot.
Last Step:
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๐ก๏ธ Use unsalted butter to control saltiness and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor
๐ฅ Watch carefully during broiling to prevent burning – use the second oven rack for safety
๐ The internal temperature should reach 145ยฐF for perfectly cooked, flaky salmon
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time (optional): 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking/Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 444mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
