Hot Honey Salmon

We’re big fans of seafood in our house and salmon is one favorite that’s always met with enthusiasm at the dinner table! There are so many ways to cook salmon,...

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Hot Honey Salmon

We’re big fans of seafood in our house and salmon is one favorite that’s always met with enthusiasm at the dinner table! There are so many ways to cook salmon, but this hot honey salmon is probably the one I make the most.

Ingredients :
  • 1-2 pounds salmon , cut into 4 individual filets
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon shallot , finely minced
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons hot honey , such as Mike’s or homemade
  • For Serving:
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups mixed green lettuces
  • 4 tablespoons goat cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes , cut in half
  • 1 fresh lemon , quartered
  • flakey sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions :

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place all four salmon filets onto the parchment, making sure there is space between each. Set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, shallot, lemon juice, lemon zest salt, pepper and paprika.

  3. Evenly slather the mixture over the salmon filets.

  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of your filets and desired level of doneness.

  5. Remove and allow to sit rest for 4-5 minutes. Drizzle each filet with 1 tablespoons of the hot honey and serve.

  6. For Serving, Optional:

  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar and Italian seasoning. Set side.

  8. Evenly divide the lettuce between four large plates or salad bowls. Top with goat cheese crumbles and grape tomatoes.

  9. Evenly divide the dressing between bowls, tossing to coat.

  10. Finish each with a spritz of fresh lemon, and sprinkle of flakey sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

  11. Top with with a hot honey salmon filet.

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