Hot Honey Salmon

Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, ready in just 25 minutes for a quick and flavorful dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion

Calories: 370

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce like Frank's RedHot or Sriracha
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Equipment

baking sheet
Parchment paper or foil
small saucepan
Pastry brush
Meat thermometer (optional)

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place skin-side down on prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
Brush half of the hot honey glaze over the top of the salmon fillets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon easily flakes with a fork and reaches 125-130°F internal temperature. During the last 2 minutes, broil on high for extra caramelization if desired.
Remove from oven and brush with remaining hot honey glaze.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.

Notes

Choose wild-caught salmon for best flavor. Adjust spice level by using more or less hot sauce. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking—salmon is perfectly done at 125-130°F. Let salmon rest for a couple minutes before serving for best texture.