Description
Sizzling hot honey glazed salmon brings Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with irresistible sweet and spicy notes. Delicate fish gets perfectly caramelized under a glaze that promises restaurant-quality excitement, inviting you to savor each perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry salmon fillets using a clean paper towel to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior when cooking.
- Massage olive oil onto each fillet, creating a light, even coating that will help seasonings adhere and promote beautiful caramelization.
- Generously sprinkle a blend of salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder over the salmon, pressing the spices gently into the fish to maximize flavor absorption.
- Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat, allowing the surface to become thoroughly heated for optimal searing.
- Place seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down, allowing them to cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the skin turns crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fillets and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the fish reaches desired internal temperature and flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon cooks, prepare hot honey glaze by whisking together honey, red pepper flakes, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a sweet and spicy finish.
- During the final minute of cooking, brush the hot honey glaze generously over the salmon, creating a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- Remove salmon from heat and let rest for 1-2 minutes, allowing the glaze to set and flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs like parsley or chives and serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is patted completely dry to achieve a crispy, golden exterior when searing.
- Use high-quality, fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture, preferably wild-caught if possible.
- Allow salmon to come to room temperature before cooking to guarantee even cooking and prevent drying out.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your salmon fillets, typically 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg