Hot Honey Salmon — My Go-To Dinner Recipe

This Hot Honey Salmon is quick, tasty, and packs a sweet-and-spicy punch that hits just right. It’s quick to whip up with just a handful of ingredients, making it the perfect recipe for busy nights when you want something delicious without the fuss. It’s hands down one of my hubby’s and my go-to dinner favorites!

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Simple Sweet and Spicy Salmon

A quick and easy salmon dish glazed with a sweet and spicy honey sauce. Perfect for busy nights, it’s flavorful and ready in minutes.

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Yields: 4 people

Ingredients

Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Marinade

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 lime juiced and zested
• 1 garlic clove grated
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• Salt & pepper

Garnish

• 1 tbsp honey
• Salt & pepper
• 1 handful green onions roughly chopped
• 2 limes quartered
• 1 bunch parsley finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Line a large baking dish with parchment paper.
• Pat dry salmon and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Add all marinade ingredients into a measuring cup or small bowl.
• Mix together until combined.
• Season as necessary.
• Pour marinade over the salmon.
• Add lime zest and sesame seeds on top of the salmon.
• Let sit for 5-10 minutes in the fridge, covered.
• Add salmon to the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes.
• Broil for 2 minutes.
• Remove salmon from oven and spoon over the drippings on top of the salmon.
• Plate salmon and top with green onions, parsley, honey, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
• Add the drippings to a bowl (strain when doing so) and add additional chili flakes, green onions, and parsley to the sauce.
• Serve and enjoy!

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