Honey Garlic Butter Salmon – Quick & Easy

Step 1: Season the Salmon

Place 3 salmon fillets on a plate. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and 1 teaspoon lemon pepper. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the salmon fillets. Gently rub the spices into the salmon on all sides. Let the seasoned salmon sit for about 10 minutes to marinate.

Step 2: Sear the Salmon

Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling. Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets into the hot pan. Sear the salmon for about 1.5 to 2 minutes per side, until a beautiful golden-brown crust forms and the salmon is cooked through but not overcooked. Remove the cooked salmon from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce

In the same pan with the remaining oil and butter, add 4-5 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 more tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt. Pour in 3 tablespoons of honey and the juice of half a lemon or lime. Add 1 teaspoon of the leftover spice blend. Stir the mixture well and allow it to simmer and thicken for about 1 minute, creating a sweet, citrusy, and buttery sauce.

Step 4: Glaze and Finish

Return the seared salmon fillets to the pan with the sauce. Spoon the honey garlic butter sauce generously over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated. Allow the salmon to heat through and absorb the sauce for another 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 5: Serve

Serve the honey garlic butter salmon over fluffy mashed potatoes and alongside steamed broccoli. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the salmon and potatoes for extra flavor.

• Do not overcook the salmon; aim for a nice sear without burning.

• Allow the seasoned salmon to marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

• Adjust the amount of honey and lemon/lime juice to your taste preference for the sauce.

• Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables instead of mashed potatoes.

• Add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat.