Description
This Sweet and Savory Black Garlic Honey Lime Salmon recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors, combining the rich umami of black garlic with the sweetness of honey and the bright acidity of lime. The salmon fillets are coated with a luscious marinade, then baked or grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, flaky fish that pairs beautifully with a sprinkling of fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick and elegant dinner, this dish balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1.5 pounds Salmon Fillets (Fresh, skin-on fillets preferred)
Marinade
- 6 cloves Black Garlic (Mashed into a paste)
- 3 tablespoons Honey (Pure honey recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra virgin preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Kosher salt recommended)
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper (Freshly cracked, adjust to taste)
Garnish
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (Optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven or grill: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if you plan to bake the salmon, or prepare your grill to medium heat to grill the fillets.
- Make black garlic paste: In a small mixing bowl, mash the black garlic cloves until smooth to form a paste.
- Prepare marinade: Add honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the black garlic paste. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
- Arrange salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet if baking, or prepare for grilling.
- Coat salmon: Generously coat each salmon fillet with the black garlic honey lime marinade, ensuring even coverage.
- Marinate: Allow the salmon to marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes if time permits to enhance the flavors.
- Cook salmon: Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes in the oven or grill each side for 6-8 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
- Rest: Let the cooked salmon rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top if desired and serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, skin-on salmon fillets to help retain moisture during cooking.
- If using the grill, lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Marinating time is flexible; even a short 15-minute marinade improves flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice provides the brightest flavor, but bottled lime juice can be used if necessary.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on serving needs.
