Hot Honey Salmon
This Hot Honey Salmon is quick, easy, and packed with sweet and spicy flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Hot Honey Salmon
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even cooking and perfect flakiness.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Place it in your oven-safe skillet.
- Drizzle avocado oil over the salmon and sprinkle with sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika, coating the entire surface.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, melt salted butter over low heat. Add honey and stir until combined. Optionally, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Pour the hot honey sauce over the seared salmon. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top before serving.
Equipment
- Oven-safe Skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring Spoons
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Small Saucepan
Notes
- Use a well-heated skillet and enough oil to prevent the salmon skin from sticking while searing.
- Adjust spice level by adding or reducing paprika and red pepper flakes in the hot honey sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in the oven.