Description
Hot Honey Salmon is a delightful dish that perfectly marries sweetness and spice. This recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a flavorful hot honey glaze, creating an irresistible harmony of flavors. Ideal for both casual family dinners and elegant gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With just a handful of ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can enjoy this restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix hot honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until combined.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half the glaze over the salmon, ensuring even coating.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over salmon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For best results, marinate the salmon in the hot honey mixture for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Feel free to substitute trout or add herbs like dill for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.