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Hot Honey Salmon

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This Hot Honey Salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s a bold, easy dinner that’s both nourishing and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot, Sriracha, or chipotle sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
  • Extra hot honey, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle or brush with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and kosher salt until smooth and glossy.
  4. Brush the hot honey glaze generously over the tops and sides of each salmon fillet. Reserve a tablespoon or two of glaze for drizzling after baking, if desired.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
  6. Optional: For extra caramelization, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle with reserved glaze, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Let salmon come to room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking. Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Line your pan for easy cleanup, as the glaze is sticky. Save some glaze for a final drizzle after baking for extra flavor. Salmon is best served fresh but keeps well for meal prep.

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