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Hot Honey Butter Salmon

Hot Honey Butter Salmon

Hot Honey Butter Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that combines sweet and spicy notes, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This quick and easy recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a luscious honey butter glaze with hints of garlic and chili flakes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish not only delights the palate but also offers impressive presentation. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, such as rice or fresh vegetables, to create a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless salmon fillets (7oz/200g each)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1–2 cloves garlic (finely diced)
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another minute.
  3. Move salmon to one side of the pan, add butter to the empty side, and baste salmon with melted butter for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat, sauté garlic and chili flakes in the butter for 10-20 seconds, then stir in honey, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return salmon to the pan to coat in sauce. Serve immediately with extra sauce drizzled on top.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet (200g)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Use room temperature salmon for even cooking. Adjust chili flakes based on your spice preference. Basting keeps the fish moist and flavorful.