Description
This easy Texas Roadhouse salmon recipe combines simplicity and flavor for an impressive weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 12 ounces salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Marinade
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
For Serving
- 1 lemon lemon wedges (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a casserole dish with olive oil.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, removing any pin bones, then place them skin side down in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic to the bowl, mixing well.
- Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried parsley, whisking until combined.
- Spoon the marinade over the salmon, ensuring it’s well-coated and adding lemon wedges around.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes while the oven continues to heat.
- Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Check for doneness, removing when the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Spoon remaining sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Allow the salmon to rest for 2 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
Notes
Pairs well with a salad or side dish for a complete dinner experience.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- casserole dish
Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 887
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 112