Description
This Hot Honey Glazed Salmon is a quick and flavorful sheet pan recipe featuring tender baked salmon fillets coated in a sweet and spicy honey sauce with a hint of lemon and chili flakes. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it delivers a delicious balance of heat and sweetness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Hot Honey Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
Salmon
- 4 salmon filets
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the Sauce: Remove from heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry ensuring it is smooth and lump-free. Return to medium heat and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finish the Sauce: Towards the end of simmering, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cold butter to the sauce and stir until melted. Transfer to a container and allow to cool.
- Prepare the Salmon: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon fillets on the tray, season each with salt and pepper, then brush with olive oil.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Glaze and Continue Baking: Remove the salmon from the oven and spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the hot honey sauce over each fillet, allowing some sauce to drip onto the tray for caramelization. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the hot honey glazed salmon over steamed rice or your choice of side, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish as desired. Enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors!
Notes
- You can substitute salmon with other firm fish fillets like cod or halibut if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to control the heat level of the sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Ensure to preheat the oven properly for even cooking of the salmon.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
