Sweet and Spicy Honey Chipotle Salmon Recipe

Glazed honey chipotle salmon on a serving platter, garnished with peppery arugula and fresh lime wedges

4.67 from 27 votes

Sweet and Spicy Honey Chipotle Salmon Recipe

This sweet and spicy salmon recipe is my go-to weeknight dinner when I'm short on time. Tender, juicy salmon coated in a sticky, smoky chipotle-honey glaze that comes together with just a few pantry staples, and it only needs about 15 minutes in the oven. It’s bold, it’s balanced, it’s delicious and simple — the kind of meal that tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did!

Prep Time3

Cook Time18

Total Time21

Course: Seafood

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

1 whole fillet fresh salmon skin off
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup honey
2 teaspoon ground chipotle
2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside place the salmon filet on the parchment. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
1 whole fillet fresh salmon, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
In a measuring cup or microwave safe bowl, mix honey, chipotle powder, and garlic powder, then heat in the microwave for 30 seconds until loose and liquidy.
¼ cup honey, 2 teaspoon ground chipotle, 2 teaspoon garlic powder
Generously brush or spoon the honey mixture over the entire salmon fillet.
Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part says 125 degrees F (52 degrees C).
Cut the honey chipotle salmon into serving sizes (6 oz pieces) and serve hot.

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