Honey Garlic Butter Salmon

It’s surprising what four simple ingredients will do when combined in the right proportions and poured over a side of salmon.

Service this dish with whatever sides strikes your fancy. A fresh garden salad, any kind of vegetables (sliced and buttered carrots are great) and some simple potatoes or rice in any form will do wonders for your meal.

Ingredients  

• BUTTER, ¼ cup
• HONEY, ⅓ cup
• GARLIC, 4 large cloves, crushed
• LEMON JUICE, 2 tablespoons
• SALMON, 2½-pound side
• SEA or KOSHER SALT, to taste
• BLACK PEPPER, cracked, to taste
• LEMON SLICES, for serving garnish
• PARSLEY, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped

Directions 

1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with a large piece of foil, big enough to fold over and seal to create a packet.
3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the honey, garlic and lemon, and whisk until the honey has melted through the butter and the mixture is well combined.
4. Place the salmon onto the lined baking tray. Pour the butter/honey mixture over the salmon, and using a pastry brush or spoon, spread evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle with a good amount of salt and cracked pepper.
5. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to cover and completely seal the packet closed so the butter does not leak.
6. Bake until barely cooked through (about 10 minutes).
7. Open the foil, and broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the top.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon slices.