Description
Crispy chili-honey glazed salmon delivers a perfect balance of sweet heat and oceanic richness. Spicy honey glaze caramelizes golden, creating a restaurant-worthy dinner that impresses without complicated techniques and lets you savor complex flavors in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon filets, about 1.5 pounds (680 g), skins on
Spice and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Glaze and Garnish:
- 0.5 cup (116 g) mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup (66 g) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Coat salmon fillets with olive oil, ensuring even coverage by gently massaging the oil into the fish with fingertips.
- Create a spice blend by mixing paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Evenly sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the salmon fillets, pressing gently to help seasonings adhere.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, and honey in a separate bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Separate the glaze into two portions, reserving one half for final drizzling.
- Brush half of the prepared glaze generously over the seasoned salmon fillets, covering the surface completely.
- Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them skin-side down with adequate spacing between each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until salmon reaches desired internal temperature and appears opaque.
- For additional crispiness, broil the salmon for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove salmon from oven and transfer to serving plates.
- Drizzle remaining glaze over the cooked fillets and garnish with finely chopped chives.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or preferred side dish.
Notes
- Achieving the perfect crispy exterior requires precise broiling technique, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Balancing sweet and spicy flavors happens through the carefully crafted chili-honey glaze, which transforms ordinary salmon into a gourmet experience.
- Olive oil ensures even seasoning and helps create a golden, crisp surface while preventing the fish from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Choosing fresh, high-quality salmon makes a significant difference in the final dish’s texture and overall taste profile.
- Serving immediately after cooking preserves the salmon’s delicate moisture and maintains the glaze’s vibrant, glossy appearance.
- Using parchment paper simplifies cleanup and prevents the delicate fish from breaking during transfer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 532 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg