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Texas Roadhouse Salmon Copycat

A restaurant-quality salmon recipe featuring a rich garlic butter, honey, and soy glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish replicates the famous Texas Roadhouse flavor perfectly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon & Seasoning
  • 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets skin-on or skin-off
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Garlic Butter Glaze
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari for GF
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Cast Iron Pan
  • Small Saucepan or Microwave-safe bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Remove salmon from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Generously season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce until well combined.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets (skin-side down if using skin-on) and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  5. Flip the salmon and immediately pour the garlic butter mixture over the fillets.
  6. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 3-4 minutes while continuously spooning the sauce over the fish (basting) until cooked through and flaky.
  7. Remove from heat, drizzle with remaining pan sauce, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the fish to get a good sear. Do not overcook; salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.