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Sticky Garlic Butter Salmon
A flavorful and easy-to-make salmon dish glazed with maple syrup and garlic, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 filets salmon filets
- to taste kosher salt and pepper
Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garlic
- 4 cloves garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce your favorite
- ¼ cup water
Fresh Parsley
- for serving chopped fresh parsley
Lemon Wedges
- for serving lemon wedges
Rice
- for serving rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook garlic in butter over medium heat for 30 seconds, then add maple syrup, BBQ sauce, and water. Simmer and add salmon, spooning glaze over for 5 minutes.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 5-8 minutes until cooked through. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and rice.
Notes
Ensure not to overcook the salmon for best texture.