Hot Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

Hot Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

This Hot Honey Glazed Salmon is an easy, flavorful sheet pan recipe featuring tender salmon filets baked to perfection and topped with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, it makes a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both simple and delicious.

CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
KeywordHot honey glazed salmon, sheet pan salmon, honey chili salmon, easy salmon recipe, baked salmon, sweet and spicy salmon, dinner recipe, Baking
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients

Hot Honey Sauce

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

Salmon

  • 4 salmon filets
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, chili flakes, soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, lemon juice, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry thoroughly until smooth and lump-free. Return to medium heat and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Towards the end, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of cold unsalted butter to enrich the sauce.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon filets on the tray, season each with salt and pepper, and brush generously with olive oil.
  4. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake the salmon for 15 minutes until beginning to cook through.
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven and spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the hot honey sauce generously over each filet, allowing some sauce to drip onto the tray for caramelization. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and glaze is caramelized.
  6. Serve the hot honey glazed salmon over steamed rice or your favorite side. Drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with herbs or lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy the sweet and spicy combination.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon filets for best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • The cornstarch slurry prevents lumps and thickens the sauce perfectly.
  • Make sure to add the cold butter at the end to give the sauce a silky finish.
  • Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Hot Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe https://cookwithhailey.com/hot-honey-glazed-salmon-recipe/ October 7, 2026