Hot honey salmon is addicting with the sweetness of honey followed by a kick of spices and hot sauce. And it’s less than 30 minutes to make!
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option that packs a punch? Look no further than hot honey salmon! This mouthwatering dish is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, guaranteed to satisfy in just 30 minutes.
The secret is in the hot honey sauce, a harmonious combination of sweet honey and fiery heat. The flavors meld together to create a glaze that coats the salmon, infusing it with a depth of flavor.
It’s the perfect date night meal or those nights alone, hot honey salmon is the answer. So, grab your apron and get ready to start an adventure that is both sweet and spicy.
How To Make Hot Honey Salmon
Ingredients needed
- Salmon fillets
- Honey
- Hot sauce
- Cornstarch
- Spices (listed below)
Easily make it in the oven or pan fried
The key is the glaze that’s covers the salmon. But, the salmon can be prepared either way you’d like. In the instructions below, the recipe is for pan fried but you can easily bake the salmon at 400F for 20 minutes. You’ll need to make the glaze on the stove during the cook.
Making the hot honey salmon quickly
- First, season the salmon with salt and black pepper. Then, mix the ingredients for the hot honey glaze and set to the side.
- In a frying pan on medium high heat, cook the salmon by searing both sides until fully cooked. Then, take the salmon out of the pan and lower the heat to medium.
- Add in the glaze and when you notice it starting to thicken add the salmon back in. Turn off the heat and baste the salmon in the glaze as it thickens up.
- After about one minute or so plate the salmon and cover with the glaze. Enjoy.
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Hot Honey Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- salt & pepper to taste
Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- First, season the salmon with salt and black pepper. Then, mix the ingredients for the hot honey glaze and set to the side.
- In a frying pan on medium high heat, cook the salmon by searing both sides until fully cooked. Then, take the salmon out of the pan and lower the heat to medium.
- Add in the glaze and when you notice it starting to thicken add the salmon back in. Turn off the heat and baste the salmon in the glaze as it thickens up.
- After about one minute or so plate the salmon and cover with the glaze. Enjoy.