Description
This Hot Honey Salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, flaky salmon with a sweet, spicy, and tangy glaze. It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon high-smoke-point oil (e.g., avocado, grapeseed), for searing (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Salmon: Pat salmon fillets very dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. If skin-on, score the skin a few times.
- 2. Make the Hot Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine hot honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- 3. Cook the Salmon (Pan-Seared or Baked):
- Pan-Seared: Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-6 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for 2-4 minutes more, or until desired doneness (145°F/63°C internal temp).
- Oven-Baked: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily (145°F/63°C internal temp).
- 4. Glaze and Finish: During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, generously brush the hot honey glaze over the salmon. Continue cooking until the glaze is sticky and caramelized. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins