Published 7/25/2024
Broiled Salmon with a Honey Sriracha Glaze
You only need 4 ingredients and a WHOPPING 8 minutes to cook this Honey Sriracha Salmon recipe (thanks, oven broiler!). It’s the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors all in one delicious bite. Plus, salmon is a protein powerhouse, so you’ll feel satisfied without feeling weighed down. For this recipe, we use our favorite honey sriracha glaze, which works for all types of protein, whether you’re making this salmon recipe or our slow cooker honey sriracha chicken! After we whip up the simple honey sriracha sauce, we broil those salmon fillets to juicy perfection, and voila! Dinner is served in under 20 minutes. Now, that’s what I call a win-win!
What You Need to Make Honey Sriracha Salmon
Salmon Fillets: We HIGHLY recommend wild-caught salmon as it’s the freshest, cleanest source of salmon you can buy. We love using Surrender Salmon, a local fish supplier in Minnesota! Sriracha: Where would the spice be without this fiery friend? Sriracha brings the heat and a touch of tang that cuts through the richness of the salmon. Honey: Honey balances the sriracha’s heat with its sweetness. It also helps create a beautiful caramelized glaze on the salmon when it broils. Tamari/Soy Sauce: This adds a savory depth of flavor to the glaze. If you use tamari, it’s a gluten-free option, but regular soy sauce or coconut aminos work too! Salt and Pepper
How to Make Honey Sriracha Salmon
And that’s seriously it! In only 8 minutes, you’ll have the most flakey and delicious salmon. We served ours with some white sticky rice and Asian green beans. YES TO THE PLEASE. Enjoy!
Why Use the Broiler and Not Bake the Salmon?
Alright, so here’s the deal with the broil for this Honey Sriracha Salmon. It all boils down to speed and that crispy, caramelized goodness. The broiler in your oven is basically a super-powered heating element that cooks food super fast with intense heat from above. This is perfect for salmon because it cooks the flesh through quickly while leaving the top nice and flaky. But the best part? That high heat gets the sriracha sauce bubbling and caramelizing on the top, giving it this amazing sweet and spicy glaze. Sure, you could bake the salmon at a lower temperature, but it would take longer, and you wouldn’t get that samedelicious crust on the top. Broiling is the way to go for a fast, flavorful salmon dinner that’s healthy and satisfying. Trust me, that sweet and spicy glaze is worth the 8-minute broil!
Storing + Reheating Leftover Broiled Salmon
Leftovers happen, and that’s okay! If you find yourself with leftover Honey Sriracha Salmon, no worries! Let it cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can either flake it up and gently warm it in a pan with a little bit of butter or oil or throw it back under the broiler for a minute or two (keep a close eye on it to avoid drying out).
Our Favorite Ways to Serve Honey Sriracha Salmon
This salmon is super versatile! Pair it with the following sides for a complete and satisfying meal.
Veggies: Easy Sautéed Green Beans, Grilled Broccoli Recipe, Grilled Zucchini, Garlic Glazed Carrots, Cauliflower Fried Rice Grains: Instant Pot Sticky Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice (2-ways!), Vibrant Egg Roll in a Bowl, Instant Pot Brown Rice Potatoes: Grilled potatoes in foil, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, How to Bake Sweet Potatoes Salad: Summer Corn Salad, Vegan Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad, Ginger Pea Salad Fruits: Pineapple Coleslaw
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