Description
Sweet, spicy, and sticky, this Hot Honey Glazed Salmon is a quick and flavorful dinner option made with pantry staples. Perfectly caramelized salmon pairs beautifully with rice, veggies, or salad for a balanced meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes and chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the glaze.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes for a caramelized top, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and spoon extra glaze from the pan over the salmon.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
Adjust hot sauce for a milder or spicier glaze.
Try adding a splash of lime or orange juice for a citrus twist.
This glaze works well on cod or trout.
Maple syrup can be used instead of honey.
To store, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes, covered loosely with foil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
