Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
170 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon
Description
This recipe for Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon features salmon fillets coated with a vibrant glaze made from melted butter, honey, sriracha, lime juice, soy sauce, and garlic. The salmon is first seasoned simply with salt and pepper and topped with thin lime slices that infuse it with citrus aroma during baking. The sauce is prepared on the stovetop and most is brushed over the fish before baking on foil-lined sheet, allowing the salmon to cook evenly while retaining moisture.
After baking 15 minutes at 400°F, the fish is broiled briefly until the edges get a slight char, enhancing the flavor with a touch of crispness. The fresh cilantro added at the end adds herbal brightness that balances the richness of the honey and butter. The overall texture of the salmon remains tender and moist thanks to careful cooking and basting with the flavorful glaze.
This salmon pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice to complement its bold sweet-spicy profile. It can be served family-style from the baking sheet, making it practical for weeknight or weekend meals.
Skinned salmon is preferred for this recipe, but skin-on fillets can be used if placed skin-side-down during baking and removed when serving. Watch the salmon closely during broiling to prevent burning the glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 large salmon or 4-6 individual (4-6 ounce) fillets
- salt for me this was about 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- black pepper for me this was about 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup sriracha
- 2 lime one juiced, one for slicing
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (I used low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro freshly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, grease lightly, and lay salmon on top. Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Slice one lime thinly, and slice the slices under the edges of the salmon.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in honey, sriracha sauce, juice of one lime (about 1 tablespoon), soy sauce, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduct to medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes longer.
- Pour 2/3 of the sauce over the salmon (reserve remaining sauce for later) and use a spoon or spatula to make sure the sauce covers all of the salmon (you just don't want any "dry" spots).
- Fold the edges of the foil up around the salmon so the sauce doesn't spill out everywhere (the foil doesn't need to completely cover the salmon).
- Bake for 15 minutes, then switch to broil and cook another 4-5 minutes until the very edges of the salmon begin to char slightly - watch carefully so the whole salmon doesn't burn.
- Top salmon with reserved sauce and chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Use skinned salmon for easier serving; if using skin-on, place skin-side down and remove after cooking.
- Watch closely while broiling to avoid burning the glaze on the edges of the salmon.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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