Description
You can make this smoky, buttery Texas Roadhouse Style Salmon at home quickly. This recipe delivers tender, flaky salmon with crispy edges using a simple oven bake method, perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve crispier edges. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. This is your sweet and savory glaze.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the top of the salmon fillets.
- Brush half of the honey garlic butter glaze generously over the seasoned salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon for 10 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the fillets.
- Return the salmon to the oven and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). The top should look slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, place the salmon skin-side down on a wire rack set over the baking sheet before baking.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, increase the minced garlic to 2 cloves.
- This salmon pairs well with mashed potatoes or roasted asparagus for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110