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Make this delicious hot honey salmon when you want a fast dinner that tastes a little fancy but takes little to no effort.
Baked Hot Honey Salmon
One day, my youngest came home from a sleepover with a bottle of hot honey and announced it was his new obsession. Since he's also my salmon lover, this recipe basically wrote itself. It's fast, sweet, spicy, and the Dijon helps the glaze cling to every bite without needing a separate marinade.
Ingredients
The salmon fillets get coated in a glaze made with hot honey (store-bought or homemade), garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and salt to season and balance the sweetness, and Dijon mustard (or stone-ground French), which helps the sauce cling to the salmon.
Adjusting the Heat
Make this recipe spicier by adding an extra ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or ⅛ teaspoon cayenne to the hot honey.
How to Make Hot Honey Salmon
- Prep the pan and oven.
Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup. Parchment paper also works. - Make the hot honey glaze.
Combine the hot honey with the other ingredients in a bowl to make a glaze that ensures an even coating on the salmon.
- Spread the glaze over the salmon.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and spoon the sauce over the tops.
- Bake it in the oven.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. For a sticky, lightly browned top, switch the oven to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes and watch closely so the glaze doesn't burn.
Serving Suggestions
This hot honey salmon pairs great with white rice, some greens, roasted broccoli, and roasted asparagus.
Easy Hot Honey Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons hot honey, see notes for diy
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 salmon fillets
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 400F with the oven rack in the middle oven position. For easier cleanup, line a baking sheet with foil, extending it over the rim. Parchment can also be used if you don't have/use foil.
- In a medium bowl, combine the hot honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and salt.
- Place the salmon pieces on the sheet pan, skin-side down. Spoon the sauce over each fillet, stirring the sauce in the bowl as you go to distribute an even amount of garlic and red pepper flakes (from the hot honey) on each piece.
Bake:
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on its thickness. When the salmon's internal temperature reaches 140°F, and the salmon meat separates easily with a fork, and it's no longer wet/shiny inside, it's ready.
- Switch the oven to BROIL and broil the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes to create a crispy, browned crust. Stand next to the oven, watching the tops so they don't burn. This step is optional.
Serve:
- Serve this salmon warm with your favorite sides, like cooked rice and a salad or veggies. For extra heat, sprinkle extra red pepper flakes on top and squeeze a little lemon for freshness.
Notes
- Stoneground mustard (like Grey Poupon) or French mustard also works. Don't use yellow mustard.
- Use this hot honey recipe to make a batch of this epic ingredient or mix 2 tablespoons of honey with ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes to make enough for this recipe. For extra spicy, do 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
Khloe says
My youngest is also obsessed with hot honey. I’ll make this salmon recipe for dinner this week.