Hot Honey Salmon Recipe

Hot Honey Salmon is a fast, flavorful dish featuring tender, flaky salmon coated in a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. The honey caramelizes as it cooks, giving the salmon crispy edges and a sticky, bold flavor. It’s quick, simple, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Hot Honey Salmon Recipe

Sweet, spicy, and sticky salmon baked until caramelized and flaky. A quick, bold-flavor American dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Hot Honey Glaze:

• ⅓ cup honey
• 2 tbsp hot sauce like Frank’s
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp melted butter

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Foil
• Small bowl
• Spoon
• Basting brush
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with oil.
2. Pat the salmon dry using paper towels.
3. Brush each fillet with olive oil using a basting brush.
4. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the salmon.
5. In a small bowl, mix honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, lemon juice, and melted butter using a spoon.
6. Stir until the glaze looks smooth and glossy.
7. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
8. Brush half the hot honey glaze over the salmon using a basting brush.
9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
10. Brush the remaining glaze on top and place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes to caramelize.
11. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes.

Notes

• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 8 minutes, or air fry at 350°F for 4 minutes.
• Variations: Swap hot sauce for sriracha or chipotle sauce. Use maple syrup instead of honey for a richer flavor.
• Safety Tip: Hot honey glaze bubbles quickly—watch closely under the broiler to prevent burning.