Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon

Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon

4 servings
Sweet and spicy, baked honey sriracha lime salmon in foil is tender and flaky and has the most incredible flavors. A healthy and easy 30 minute meal for salmon lovers. 

Ingredients

  • salmon fillets)

    or 4-6 individual (4-6 ounce

    1 large
  • salt and pepper to taste)

    (for me this was about 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • honey
    ⅓ c
  • sriracha
    ⅓ c
  • limes)

    (one juiced, one for slicing

    2
  • soy sauce)

    (i used low sodium

    2 tbsp
  • minced garlic
    1 tsp
  • freshly chopped cilantro
    1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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). 

  4. 4

    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).

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Top salmon with reserved sauce and chopped cilantro and serve.

Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon

Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon

30 min4 servings170 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a healthy, flavor-packed meal that comes together in a flash? This Baked Honey Sriracha Lime Salmon delivers restaurant-quality taste in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for even the busiest weeknights.

The magic of this honey sriracha salmon recipe lies in the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes, all infused into tender, flaky salmon. Baking the salmon in foil creates a steamy environment, ensuring it stays incredibly moist while absorbing every bit of the vibrant marinade, resulting in a healthy and easy main course that feels gourmet.

What you'll experience is incredibly tender salmon, practically melting in your mouth, enveloped in a sticky, glossy glaze. Each bite offers an exciting play of flavors: the subtle sweetness of honey, the invigorating kick of sriracha, and the bright, zesty finish from fresh lime. This recipe produces a beautifully cooked fish that's juicy and full of character, guaranteed to satisfy your craving for a sweet spicy salmon recipe without any fuss.

You can easily adapt this dish to your preferences. Feel free to use either one large salmon fillet or individual 4-6 ounce fillets, depending on what you find at the market. Adjust the sriracha to control the heat, adding a little less for a milder flavor or more if you love extra spice. For an added layer of freshness, don't skip the fresh cilantro, though it can be omitted if you're not a fan. You can also experiment with different citrus if lime isn't available, though lime offers a distinct brightness.

Serve this delightful salmon as a standout main course, perhaps alongside some steamed rice or a simple green salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.

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