Sweet and Spicy Salmon Fillets
Elevate your dinner table with these Sweet and Spicy Salmon Fillets, a perfect balance of bold flavors and irresistible caramelization. This easy salmon recipe combines the natural richness of fresh salmon fillets with a mouthwatering glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and a medley of spices like chili powder and smoked paprika. The result? A tantalizing sweet-heat profile that's oven-baked to perfection in just 15 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining, the fillets are finished with a drizzle of olive oil for a crisp texture and served with zesty lemon wedges for a burst of freshness. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and pair with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a deliciously balanced meal. Bursting with flavor, this healthy salmon recipe is as easy to cook as it is to savor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
Brush the honey-spice mixture generously over the top of each salmon fillet, ensuring an even coat.
Drizzle the salmon with olive oil to enhance its crispiness during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
If desired, switch the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes to caramelize the glaze slightly.
Remove the salmon from the oven, transfer to serving plates, and garnish with fresh parsley, if using.
Serve warm with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top, along with your favorite sides such as roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2929 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 145.7 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
