Description
Delectable hot honey glazed salmon promises a symphony of sweet and spicy flavors that dance across your palate. Crisp caramelized edges and a glossy, zesty glaze invite you to savor each perfectly balanced, mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hot Honey Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sauce Thickening and Enriching Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant glaze by combining honey, chili, soy sauce, water, and lemon in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Whisk cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy consistency. Remove from heat.
- Incorporate cold butter into the sauce, stirring until smooth and creating a luxurious sheen. Set aside to cool and develop deeper flavors.
- Prepare salmon fillets by generously seasoning with salt and pepper. Lightly brush with oil to enhance moisture and promote even cooking.
- Arrange seasoned salmon on a parchment-lined baking tray, ensuring each fillet has adequate space for proper heat circulation.
- Roast salmon in a preheated 400°F oven for 15 minutes, allowing the fish to cook gently and retain its delicate texture.
- Carefully drizzle the prepared hot honey glaze over the salmon, ensuring even coverage. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize and intensify the glaze.
- Remove salmon from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to set and the fish to reach perfect doneness.
Notes
- Customize Spiciness Adjust chili levels by using mild or hot varieties to match personal heat tolerance, ensuring everyone enjoys the dish.
- Sweetness Balance Modify honey quantity to control overall sweetness, creating a perfect glaze that complements the salmon’s natural flavor.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Replace regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a completely gluten-free version without compromising taste.
- Make-Ahead Strategy Prepare glaze in advance and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing quick meal preparation during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 458 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg