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Hot Honey Butter Salmon

Hot Honey Butter Salmon

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Hot Honey Butter Salmon is the perfect dish to impress at dinner parties or enjoy on a cozy weeknight. This recipe brings together the rich, buttery flavor of salmon with a sweet and spicy glaze made from honey, garlic, and chili flakes. In just 15 minutes, you can create a meal that not only tastes fantastic but also looks stunning on the plate. Pair it with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a wholesome dining experience that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless salmon fillets (approximately 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, diced
  • 1/21 tsp chili flakes
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for about 3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Move fillets aside, add butter to the pan, and baste salmon with melted butter for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Lower heat and add garlic and chili flakes; cook until fragrant (10-20 seconds). Stir in honey, vinegar, and soy sauce; simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  5. Return salmon to the pan to coat with sauce before serving.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 365
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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