Description
Hot Honey Salmon is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, making it the perfect dish for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a luscious hot honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil to create the glaze.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet and brush generously with the hot honey mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and flaking easily. Brush any remaining glaze on top in the last two minutes of baking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 618mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg