EASY Honey Sriracha Salmon Recipe

This honey Sriracha Salmon recipe makes a perfect quick & easy dinner that’s as delicious as it is healthy. 

Do you ever go into a restaurant and always order the same thing? I’m definitely guilty. If salmon is on the menu, there’s an 85% chance that I’m ordering it.

I think that has always been because I’ve been a bit intimidated to cook fish at home. But this recipe makes things super simple. It’s basically foolproof. This Sriracha Salmon turns out perfectly cooked, with a thick, syrupy glaze and a crispy sear.

To get that great flavor, we’re making a marinade that’s loaded with fresh garlic and ginger, spicy sriracha and soy sauce. A bit of honey added to the marinade is what makes that glaze, and a splash of lime juice gives that perfect balance of sweet and sour.

📋 How to Make It

• This recipe is so easy and it’s quick too! Just let your salmon marinate with some soy sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, garlic & ginger. I like to leave it in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, but you can leave it in there for up to 8 hours for even more flavor. Try not to go over the 8 hour mark because the acidity of the lime juice can actually start to cook your fish a bit.

• Once it’s done marinating, the cooking process is super simple. Just get a skillet hot, add in some sesame oil, and sear the salmon for 2 minutes on each side. Then, pour in the marinade, put a lid on your skillet and let it cook for another 4-5 minutes until it’s cooked through.

ℹ️ How Do You Know When Salmon is Done?

• When the salmon is fully cooked it will flake easily with a fork. You can also use a meat thermometer. The salmon should register at 145 degrees.

🍴 Serving Ideas

• I paired this Sriracha Salmon with some zucchini noodles that I sauteed in sesame oil with a bit of garlic and red pepper flakes. I love using my KitchenAid spiralizer attachment to make these “zoodles.” You can also usually find premade zucchini noodles in the produce section of your grocery store. Or, you can use one of these handy gadgets (under $10) and peel away like you’re peeling a potato. You’re left with strands of zucchini that resemble spaghetti.
• You could also serve this Glazed Salmon with a side of instant pot rice or quinoa. I love using my Instant Pot to cook my grains. It makes it totally hands off and quick and easy.
• It would be delicious topped with Mango Salsa or Pineapple Salsa.

🍷 Wine Pairings

• Gewürztraminer has just a hint of sweetness to it and a good body that will stand up to the spicy glaze on this salmon.
• A light Pinot Noir or young Beaujolais would also work well.
• 8 MORE —> wine pairings for salmon

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🍴 What to Serve with It

• White Rice
• Brown Rice
• Arugula Salad
• Sous Vide Asparagus
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• More —> side dishes for salmon
• More —> sauces for salmon

Note: This recipe also works with trout. Learn about the differences between trout and salmon here.

More Salmon Recipes 

• Oven Baked Salmon
• Creme Fraiche Salmon Dip
• Salmon Sushi Bowls
• 5-Ingredient Sheet Pan Salmon
• “Everything” Crusted Salmon
• Miso Glazed Salmon
• Salmon in the Instant Pot with Lemon Dill Sauce

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