Description
Delectable chili-honey glazed salmon fuses sweet and spicy flavors for an extraordinary dinner experience. Succulent fish combines zesty chili notes with golden honey glaze, promising restaurant-quality results you can easily create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon filets (1.5 lbs/680 g), skins on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup (116 g/4 oz) mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup (66 g/2.3 oz) Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Sriracha, or more to taste
- Chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup and pristine presentation.
- Seasoning: Massage olive oil across salmon fillets, then dust with a vibrant spice blend of paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey into a luscious, glossy mixture, dividing into two portions – one for initial coating and one for final drizzling.
- Initial Coating: Generously brush half the glaze over seasoned salmon, ensuring complete surface coverage, and arrange fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet with ample spacing.
- Cooking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until salmon transforms to a translucent, opaque finish, then activate the broiler for 1-2 minutes to achieve a crisp, caramelized exterior.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer salmon to serving plates, cascade the reserved glaze overtop, and sprinkle with delicate chopped chives for a burst of fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately alongside steamed rice or your preferred accompaniment for a vibrant, flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- Glaze Timing: Apply first half of glaze before baking to infuse flavor and create a delicious caramelized coating.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature, aiming for 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Broiling Caution: Watch salmon closely during broiling to prevent burning, as the high heat can quickly turn glaze from golden to charred.
- Spice Customization: Adjust spice blend proportions to match personal heat preferences, allowing flexibility in flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 688 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg