Hot Honey Salmon Recipe
This hot honey salmon is so quick to throw together - you can literally make this for dinner any night of the week. You can use store-bought or homemade hot honey, and serve it alongside steamed rice and all your favorite veggies!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets - medium to large, about 5-6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoon butter - melted
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down in a 9×13-inch baking dish or another large oven-safe pan.
- Drizzle the fillets with olive oil and use your hands or a brush to coat them evenly on all sides. Season each fillet with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- While the salmon bakes, melt the butter and stir it into the hot honey until well combined.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and generously brush the tops with the hot honey mixture.
- Return the salmon to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should register between 125-135°F for medium to well-done.
- Optional: Broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for more caramelized edges, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately with rice and mixed greens. Garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
The total cooking time for salmon varies based on size and thickness of your fillets, the starting temperature of your salmon, and whether you're using wild or farm-raised fish. For best results, check the internal temperature of your salmon regularly with a digital meat thermometer starting at around 8 to 10 minutes.
Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
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