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Spicy Honey Baked Salmon

Spicy honey baked salmon is coated in a sweet, buttery sriracha glaze and baked until tender and flaky. A quick 3-minute rest helps keep the center juicy before serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting 3 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet center-cut, pin bones removed
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the glaze
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the salmon
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the olive oil.
  3. Place the salmon skin-side down in the dish.
  4. Season it with the salt and black pepper.
Make the glaze and bake
  1. Whisk the honey, sriracha, melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice together in a small bowl.
  2. Brush the glaze over the salmon.
  3. Bake for 12–16 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  4. Let the salmon rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the juiciest result, check the thickest part of the salmon with an instant-read thermometer. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended for the best texture. For a dairy-free version, replace the butter with olive oil.