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Texas Roadhouse Style Baked Salmon

Texas Roadhouse style baked salmon with a glossy garlic butter glaze—baked until flaky, then broiled briefly for light caramelization. Honey, lemon, Dijon, and savory herbs coat each fillet for a restaurant-style weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Glaze
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.25 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Garnish
  • 0.25 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
  3. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, and black pepper.
  5. Brush the glaze generously over each salmon fillet.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes depending on thickness, until the salmon looks opaque and flakes easily at the thickest part.
Caramelize and serve
  1. Broil for 1–2 minutes until the glaze is lightly caramelized.
  2. Spoon the pan juices over the salmon to keep the tops glossy.
  3. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Notes

For best caramelization, broil right after baking and watch closely so the honey doesn’t darken too fast. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 300°F oven until just warm. Freezing isn’t recommended for the best texture. For a lower-sugar swap, use reduced-sugar honey or omit the honey and add an extra 1–2 tsp lemon juice for brightness.