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Hot Honey Glazed Salmon - Sweet, Spicy, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin-on or skinless
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (like sriracha) or 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional): chives, parsley, or cilantro

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Set your oven to broil on high and position a rack 6–8 inches from the heat source. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup and lightly oil it.
  2. Make the hot honey glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce or red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, Dijon, smoked paprika, and garlic. Taste and adjust the heat with more hot sauce if you like.
  3. Season the salmon: Pat the fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  4. Glaze generously: Spoon about half of the glaze over the top of each fillet, coating the surface well while saving the rest for finishing.
  5. Broil to caramelize: Broil for 5–7 minutes, depending on thickness. The glaze should bubble and darken slightly at the edges. If your fillets are very thick, add 1–2 more minutes. Aim for an internal temperature of 125–130°F for medium and very tender results.
  6. Finish with more glaze: Remove the pan and brush on the remaining glaze. Let the salmon rest for 3 minutes so the juices redistribute.
  7. Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon over the top and sprinkle with herbs if using. Pair with rice, roasted broccoli, or a crunchy slaw.