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Erin Lynch

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April 5, 2025

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5 from 8 votes

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

Overhead close up of salmon with glaze and sesame seeds topped with limes.

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Table of Contents

  • Ingredient notes
  • How to make it
  • How to make ahead + store
  • What to serve with sriracha glazed salmon
  • Erin’s wine pairings
  • Full Recipe

Why you’ll love this recipe

This sriracha salmon recipe keeps things super simple. It’s basically foolproof. Your salmon turns out perfectly cooked, with a thick, glossy 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.

The honey sriracha sauce is so good you guys!

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Loved making this for my family last night. Super easy and what great flavor combo. Thanks for sharing this recipe Erin.

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Lena
Overhead close up of salmon with glaze and sesame seeds topped with limes.

Ingredient notes

  • Salmon – I used a 1 pound whole salmon fillet, but you can also use salmon pieces.
  • Soy Sauce – Be sure to use low-sodium soy sauce so that you can control the salt.
  • Honey – You can also use maple syrup. Or, try one of these honey substitutes.
  • Sriracha
  • Lime Juice
  • Ginger + Garlic
  • Sesame Oil
  • Optional Garnishes – Green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, lime wedges

How to make it

  1. 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. Pro Tip: 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 and the honey sriracha glaze thickens.

Tip: 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.

Overhead shot of salmon sliced on baking sheet with zucchini noodles.

How to make ahead + store

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet on the stove, or in the microwave.

What to serve with sriracha glazed salmon

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.

Or, try one of these yummy sides:

  • White Rice
  • Crispy Rice Salad
  • Spicy Edamame
  • Garlic Rice
  • Japanese Spinach Salad
  • Sous Vide Asparagus
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Erin’s 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.
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Overhead shot of salmon on white platter topped with limes and sesame seeds.

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Full Recipe

Honey Sriracha Salmon

This Glazed Honey Sriracha Salmon served with zucchini noodles makes the perfect quick & easy dinner that's as delicious as it is healthy. 
5 from 8 votes
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Marinade Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 1 hour hr

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon filet
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Sriracha
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic (minced )
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for garnish)

Zucchini Noodles

  • 4 medium zucchini (spiralized)
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a large, shallow dish, combine the soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lime juice, ginger, and garlic. Add the salmon, skin side up, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. 
  • Remove salmon, reserving the marinade. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the sesame oil. Sear the salmon on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes longer. Reduce heat to low and add reserved marinade. Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove salmon to a platter and pour any sauce in skillet over top. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds and cilantro. 

Zucchini Noodles (optional)

  • To the now empty skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and zucchini noodles. Stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes until noodles are al dente.

Notes

How to make ahead + store
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet on the stove, or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 1131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 41.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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This post was originally published in 2014. It was updated in 2019 and again in 2023 to add new photographs and content. The garlic sriracha salmon recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

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28 responses

  1. Jenny Rojas
    April 23, 2015

    I made this recipe for dinner tonight. Best salmon I’ve ever had. It was juice and full of flavor. Love it and will make it again!

    Reply
    1. Erin
      April 23, 2015

      Jenny – So glad you loved it!

      Reply
    2. Maria
      November 26, 2021

      We cant find salmon here in our area. Wished i could also enjoy this

      Reply
  2. Brian
    February 14, 2017

    Can you use an iron skillet?

    Reply
    1. Erin
      February 16, 2017

      Brian – An iron skillet would work great for this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Jenni LeBaron
    April 30, 2019

    5 stars
    I love the bend of sriracha, lime, honey, soy, and ginger! This salmon looks like the perfect welcome to warm weather dish to serve on zucchini noodles but I think any green would be lovely.

    Reply
  4. Becca
    April 30, 2019

    5 stars
    This looks amaaaaazing!!! You make cooking fish sound so easy. I’m totally guilty of not cooking fish often enough because I’m afraid to mess it up. Lol. I’ll definitely need to try this recipe.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      May 3, 2019

      I hope you love it Becca!

      Reply
  5. Megan Joy
    May 1, 2019

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks delicious. I love that everything is prepared in one pan. Easier for cleanup 🙂

    Reply
  6. Hillary Knudsen
    May 2, 2019

    This is the perfect dish for the increasing temps outside! This salmon with a cold glass of pino gris sounds like my perfect spring/summer meal!

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    1. Erin
      May 3, 2019

      Me too – I can’t wait for dining out on the patio with a good glass of wine!

      Reply
  7. Taelor
    May 8, 2019

    Making this for dinner ASAP looks so good!!

    Reply
  8. Karly
    May 22, 2019

    So making this! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Rachel
    August 6, 2019

    Haven’t gotten to trying the recipe yet, but in your description you mention rice vinegar and I don’t see it in the recipe for the salmon marinade. How much do you add?

    Reply
    1. Erin
      August 7, 2019

      I’m so sorry about that Rachel! I actually ended up changing up my original recipe a bit, and found that swapping in lime juice for the rice wine vinegar added more flavor and had better results. I updated the post to change those facts. Thank you SO MUCH for the heads up and I’m sorry for the confusion!

      Reply
  10. Lena
    January 31, 2020

    Loved making this for my family last night. Super easy and what great flavor combo. Thanks for sharing this recipe Erin.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      February 3, 2020

      You’re welcome Lena – Thanks for trying it out!

      Reply
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  18. Emily
    October 25, 2022

    5 stars
    I only used 2.5 tbsp of soy sauce, and baked the salmon in the marinade! I poured the marinade over the zoodles afterwards. Delicious!

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      Thank you!

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