Sweet Spicy Honey Salmon (Printer-Friendly)
Sweet and spicy glazed salmon baked to perfection and ready in just 20 minutes.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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1 teaspoon chili flakes
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water)
→ Main
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4 salmon filets (about 6 ounces each)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Prepare:
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Combine honey, chili flakes, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in cornstarch slurry until smooth. Return to medium heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons cold butter. Transfer sauce to a container to cool.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange salmon filets on tray. Season with salt and pepper and brush each filet with olive oil.
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Bake salmon for 15 minutes until nearly cooked through.
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Remove salmon from oven. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot honey sauce over each filet, allowing some sauce to drip on tray for caramelization. Return to oven and bake 5 more minutes until glaze is caramelized and salmon is tender.
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Serve hot honey glazed salmon over steamed rice or preferred side. Drizzle with additional sauce and garnish with sesame seeds or chopped parsley if desired.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Mix cornstarch slurry thoroughly to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth, glossy sauce.
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Allow honey glaze to drip onto the tray during baking to create caramelized edges enhancing flavor.
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Avoid overbaking salmon; it should flake easily but remain moist.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently to maintain moisture.