Description
This Hot Honey Salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon filets coated in a sweet and spicy honey-mustard sauce, baked to perfection with a flavorful finish under the broiler. Served alongside a fresh green salad dressed with reserved sauce and crusty baguette, it’s an elegant yet simple meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
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For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup stoneground mustard
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
For the Salmon and Serving
- 1–2 pounds salmon filet, cut into 3–4 pieces
- 4 cups salad greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 baguette
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, stoneground mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Mix thoroughly to create a spicy-sweet sauce. Reserve a small amount of this sauce to use later as a dressing for the salad.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and prepare a baking sheet lined with foil for easier cleanup.
- Prepare the salmon: Place the salmon pieces skin side down on the foil-lined baking sheet. Generously brush or spoon the hot honey sauce over the top of each piece, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. For a beautiful caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Prepare the salad: While the salmon cooks, toss the salad greens with the reserved hot honey sauce, olive oil, and red wine vinegar to create a zesty dressing.
- Serve: Remove salmon from the oven and sprinkle each piece with additional red pepper flakes if desired. Serve with lemon wedges, the dressed green salad, and warm, buttered slices of baguette for a complete meal that balances sweet, spicy, and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes in the sauce for desired spice level or omit entirely for a milder version.
- Using foil on the baking sheet makes cleanup quick and easy.
- Broiling at the end adds a beautiful browned finish to the salmon.
- Reserved sauce doubles as a flavorful salad dressing, tying the dish together.
- Butter the baguette lightly and warm it before serving for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (10 minutes baking + 2 minutes broiling)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hot honey salmon, baked salmon, honey mustard salmon, spicy salmon recipe, easy salmon dinner, weeknight salmon, salmon with salad dressing
