Hot Honey Butter Salmon
Hot Honey Butter Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the rich sweetness of honey with a hint of spice, creating a delightful glaze for tender salmon fillets. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, and it comes together in just 15 minutes. With its sticky sauce and savory undertones, this meal is sure to impress your family and friends while being easy to prepare. Serve it over jasmine rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete, satisfying dinner that balances taste and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless salmon fillets (about 200g each)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 cloves garlic (finely diced)
- Chili flakes (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Finely diced spring onion (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by patting dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
- Move the salmon to the top of the pan. Add butter and baste the fish for 1-2 minutes until golden on the other side.
- Lower heat, add garlic and chili flakes, frying until fragrant (10-20 seconds). Stir in honey, vinegar, and soy sauce; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return the salmon to the pan, basting with sauce before serving topped with spring onion if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (200g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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