Honey Sriracha Salmon
This Honey Sriracha Salmon recipe delivers a sweet and spicy glaze over tender, flaky salmon fillets. It's naturally gluten-free and comes together quickly for a delicious and healthy weeknight meal.
30 min
Total Time
4
Servings
easy
Difficulty
10 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillets (skin on or off, about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
- 2 Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- 3
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- 4
Brush the honey sriracha glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
- 5
Heat avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable, for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- 7
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- 8
Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Tips & Notes
- •For extra crispy skin, pat the salmon skin dry with paper towels before searing.
- •Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- •Leftover salmon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Recipe Variations
- →Try adding different herbs for variety.
- →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.