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Festive Flavors: Christmas Baked Salmon with Honey Butter Glaze

Learn how to make delicious Christmas Baked Salmon with Honey Butter Glaze. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Gather these ingredients, and you’re halfway to a holiday hit:

  • 2 pounds of fresh salmon fillets, skin on
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish

If you’re out of fresh lemon juice, don’t fret—a splash of apple cider vinegar will do the trick in a pinch. And if soy sauce isn’t your thing, try tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.

Instructions

Let’s get cooking, shall we? Here’s how to bring this dish to life:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Season them with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, and soy sauce until well combined.
  4. Brush the honey butter glaze generously over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The glaze should be bubbly and slightly caramelized.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.

A personal tip: keep an eye on the salmon during the last few minutes of baking. The glaze can go from perfect to too dark in a flash—trust me, I’ve been there!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

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