Honey Glazed Salmon with Brown Butter Lime Sauce

Name: Honey Glazed Salmon with Brown Butter Lime Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 4 tablespoons honey; 1 fresh lime juice; 1 lime zest; kosher salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 salmon filets; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe GLPR995311083024db

Main Course

30 min

377 cal

Servings: 4

Oven

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Pan-seared salmon filets coated in a light flour and honey glaze, finished in the oven, and served with a rich brown butter sauce infused with garlic, lime juice, and fresh lime zest. This elegant dish delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and buttery richness in about 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic cloves, minced

4 tablespoons honey

1 fresh lime juice

1 lime zest

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 salmon filets

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue cooking until the milk solids brown and the butter turns golden amber in color, approximately 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic, honey, and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set the brown butter lime sauce aside.
Pat the salmon filets dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Lightly coat each filet with the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the top of each filet.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the salmon filets skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear for 1 to 2 minutes until the bottom is golden. Flip and sear the second side for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F at the thickest part).
Plate the salmon filets and drizzle generously with the warm brown butter lime sauce. Garnish with fresh lime zest and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are stocked year-round at every major Charlotte chain, with no specialty stops needed—salmon, butter, lime, and honey are supermarket staples. The cost per serving runs around $6–$8 depending on salmon price at Harris Teeter or Kroger, which is reasonable for a protein-centered weeknight dinner. The 30-minute claim is honest; pan-searing salmon takes 8–10 minutes once you've prepped garlic and lime, and brown butter comes together in 3–4 minutes. It reheats adequately though the crust softens, and it's hands-off enough for a busy family if you don't overcook the fish, though salmon demands attention to avoid drying out.