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Hot Honey Salmon Recipe

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This Hot Honey Salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, featuring a honey and stoneground mustard sauce baked to tender, flaky perfection. Paired with a fresh green salad and crusty baguette, it makes an elegant yet easy weeknight meal ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Hot Honey Sauce and Salmon

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup stoneground mustard
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
  • 1-2 pounds salmon filet, cut into 3-4 pieces

For the Salad Dressing and Salad

  • 4 cups salad greens
  • Reserved hot honey sauce (set aside from above)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

For Serving

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 baguette

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, stoneground mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and paprika. Stir until smooth. Reserve a small portion of this sauce to use later as a salad dressing base.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to begin warming up while you prepare the salmon.
  3. Prepare the salmon for baking: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (optional for easy cleanup). Place the salmon pieces skin side down on the sheet. Generously brush or spoon the hot honey sauce over the top of each piece, making sure they are well coated.
  4. Bake the salmon: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the salmon for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness and desired doneness. To finish, switch the oven to broil and broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes or until the tops are nicely browned and caramelized.
  5. Make the salad dressing and toss the salad: In a bowl, whisk together the reserved hot honey sauce, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Toss the salad greens gently with this dressing.
  6. Serve: Plate the baked salmon alongside the dressed greens. Garnish each salmon piece with additional red pepper flakes if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing and a warm, crusty baguette, optionally buttered, to complete this dreamy, flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Setting aside some of the hot honey sauce before baking allows you to create a flavorful, cohesive salad dressing.
  • Baking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets; adjust accordingly to avoid overcooking.
  • Broiling at the end adds a beautiful caramelized finish that enhances both flavor and presentation.
  • The optional paprika adds attractive color but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Red pepper flakes add heat; adjust quantity based on your spice tolerance or omit completely for a milder dish.

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