Description
A perfectly balanced sweet and spicy salmon dish featuring a honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully. This restaurant-quality meal comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients but maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon skin-side down 3-4 minutes until crispy.
- Flip salmon and cook 2 minutes more.
- Whisk together honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Brush glaze over salmon fillets.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 8-10 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust Sriracha amount based on desired spice level.
- For gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Do not overcook – salmon should be moist and flaky.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg