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Restaurant-Quality Texas Roadhouse Style Baked Salmon in 25 Minutes

A close-up of a perfectly cooked salmon fillet topped with a shiny, thick glaze and fresh chopped parsley.
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We recreate the smoky, buttery glaze of the famous Texas Roadhouse salmon right in your oven. This recipe delivers incredibly moist, flaky salmon with a restaurant-quality finish in just 25 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve a better texture. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over the top and sides of the salmon fillets.
  4. In a separate small bowl, prepare the glaze by whisking together the melted butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
  5. Brush about two-thirds of the honey garlic butter glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
  6. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. For thicker fillets, you may need an extra minute or two.
  7. Remove the salmon from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the hot fillets immediately. The residual heat will help the glaze set slightly.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve this perfect baked salmon immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • For crispy skin salmon, place the fillets skin-side down and bake for the full time. If you prefer a crispier top, you can briefly switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • This recipe works well for air fryer salmon too; cook at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.
  • If you want a sweeter glaze, increase the honey by one teaspoon.

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