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Hot Honey Butter Salmon

Hot Honey Butter Salmon

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Hot Honey Butter Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that harmonizes sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any dining occasion. In just 15 minutes, you can create an impressive meal that captivates your guests and satisfies your taste buds. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets glazed with a rich honey butter sauce infused with garlic and chili flakes, ensuring each bite delivers an explosion of flavor. Serve it alongside rice, quinoa, or fresh vegetables for a nutritious and visually appealing dinner option.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets (approx. 7oz/200g each)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 12 cloves garlic (finely diced)
  • 1/21 tsp chili flakes
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (for cooking)
  • Optional: finely diced spring onion (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon fillets upside-down for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional minute. Move to one side of the pan, adding butter to the bottom.
  4. Baste the salmon with melted butter for 1-2 minutes until golden on both sides.
  5. Lower the heat, add garlic and chili flakes to the pan, sauté briefly, then stir in honey, vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  6. Return the salmon to the pan and baste with the sauce before serving hot.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 490mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg