Description
Hot Honey Butter Salmon is a flavor-packed dish that combines the sweetness of honey with a hint of heat, creating an irresistible glaze for succulent salmon fillets. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those who crave quick yet impressive meals. The rich honey butter sauce, infused with garlic and a touch of chili flakes, elevates the salmon to new heights, ensuring that every bite is both satisfying and delicious. Whether served over fluffy rice or alongside crisp salads, this dish is guaranteed to delight your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless salmon fillets (7 oz/200g each)
- 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
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season 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, then flip and cook for another minute.
- Move salmon to the top of the pan and add butter to the bottom; baste the fillets for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Lower heat; add garlic and chili flakes, cooking until fragrant (10-20 seconds). Stir in honey, vinegar, and soy sauce; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Return salmon to the pan; baste with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg