Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Appetizer
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dish
    • Salad
    • Pasta
    • Dessert
    • Soup
    • Kid Friendly
    • Healthy Recipes
    • 30 Minute or Less
    • Sauces & Condiments
    • Bread
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Cookin' with Mima

Easy Delicious Bites

Privacy Policy Accessibility
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Breakfast/Brunch
    • Appetizer
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dish
    • Salad
    • Pasta
    • Dessert
    • Soup
    • Kid Friendly
    • Healthy Recipes
    • 30 Minute or Less
    • Sauces & Condiments
    • Bread
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Home » Main Dish » Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon

Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon

5 from 30 votes
Rate this Recipe
Total 22 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Serves 4 servings

By: Mariam E.  |  August 26, 2020This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure policy for details

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Jump to Video
Pin17K
Share10
Yum21

Make a quick and delicious dinner with these Spicy Salmon fillets! Nutrient packed salmon are seasoned, pan seared, and cooked in a sweet, spicy honey garlic glaze for an unforgettable dinner you can make any night of the week. 

Four spicy honey garlic salmon pieces with lime wedges in a cast ion skillet.

This sweet and Spicy Salmon recipe with a honey garlic glaze packs all the flavor you want in a healthy recipe! This pan seared salmon cooks quickly with a spicy honey garlic cause perfect for a fast weeknight meal that can be served with a number of different sides. 

If you’re looking other delicious and easy salmon recipes, why not also try my Citrus Salmon Skewers or my Spicy Salmon Salad Recipe!

Why you’ll love this Spicy Salmon recipe

  • An easy and quick salmon recipe. This Spicy Salmon takes about 20 minutes to make and uses one pan to cook everything up. Nothing beats that!
  • Great for meal prep. Quickly make lunches for the week ahead. Pack them with a side of rice and veggies for a complete meal perfect for keeping you full and focused at work.
  • Packed with flavor. The salmon is seasoned with paprika, garlic and onion powder, then smothered in a deliciously sweet, savory and spicy sauce – so good!

Ingredients you’ll need

  • Salmon Fillets– Four fresh 8 oz. pieces of salmon are the base of this recipe.
  • Seasoning– Smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper season the salmon fillets.
  • Sauce– A spicy honey glaze with honey, garlic, water soy sauce, lemon juice, onion powder, ginger powder, chili flakes, and olive oil finish these salmon fillets off. 

How to make this Spicy Salmon recipe

  • Season – Coat the sliced salmon/salmon fillets in the dry rub ingredients, on both sides.
4 raw salmon fillets on a cutting board.
  • Cook the salmon – In a 12 inch skillet, sear the salmon for 5 mins then flip and sear the other side.
A cast iron skillet with 4 salmon fillets cooking on a blue counter.
  • Add the sauce – Pour in the sauce mix to the skillet and cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Remove, garnish, serve and enjoy!

Recipe notes and tips

  • Ideally go for wild salmon, for flavor and sustainability. Wild salmon looks orange in color whereas farmed salmon is pale orange in color.
  • Make sure to pat the fillets dry with a paper towel, to remove excess water. This promotes an even cook and stops splattering from the oil.
  • You can remove the skin if you want to keep it on the healthier side.
  • When searing the salmon, don’t move it around until you’re ready to flip it. If you move it too soon it’s likely to stick and tear.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and lemon wedges. 
  • Feel free to enhance the flavor of salmon by topping with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro.
  • Add some breadcrumb topping for your salmon to give it a different texture.
  • You can also bake the Spicy Salmon in the oven at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, uncovered.
A close up of three salmon fillets cooking in a cast iron skillet on a blue counter.

FAQ’s

Is salmon good for you?

Salmon is a nutrient dense food. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals this fish offers many nutritional benefits to your diet. Salmon contains B vitamins, is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, and is also considered low calorie with low saturated fat. 

What goes well with this Spicy Salmon?

Many different sides pair well with these salmon fillets. Some of my favorite veggies to serve salmon with are asparagus, broccoli, or a fresh side salad. You can also serve salmon with roasted Brussel sprouts or oven roasted carrots.

Salmon also compliments grains such as rice, quinoa, and farro. If you are looking to make your recipe Whole 30 or low carb try using a cauliflower rice instead. For a more carb heavy side, serve the salmon with a pasta such as a lemon garlic pasta.

How do I know when my salmon is done?

There are a few ways to know your salmon is cooked through. The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F. Use a meat thermometer to check your salmon during cooking to see if the thickest part has reached this temperature. Another way to tell if the salmon is fully cooked is by testing how well the salmon will ‘give’. This means when you put a fork to it, will the salmon flake off? If it flakes off it’s ready.

Which sides go well with this salmon recipe?

These Spicy Salmon fillets go great with a variety of sides, for a delicious and balanced meal. here’s some ideas:

  • Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Herbs and Garlic
  • Avocado Corn Salad
  • Oven Roasted Parmesan Herbed Potatoes
  • Avocado Mango Salad
  • Caribbean Jerk Fish Bowl
A meal prep box with spicy honey garlic salmon, rice, and broccoli.

Other spicy recipes you might like

  • Spicy Baked Zucchini Fries
  • Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
  • Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta
  • Spicy Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you, including this delicious Spicy Salmon recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, rate it and share it with your friends and family!

If you try this recipe and like it, please use my hashtag to share it with me on INSTAGRAM for a chance to be featured in my story! Also, follow me at Cookin’ With Mima on FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST for all of my latest social posts and recipes.

Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon fillets

Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon

5 from 30 votes
Created by Mariam E.
These sweet and spicy fillets pan sear to perfection for a quick and healthy dinner recipe.
Print
Pin
Rate
Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Course Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
servings

Ingredients

  • 4 8 oz salmon fillets center cuts
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsps. smoked paprika or normal paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp. fresh ground black pepper more or less to taste
  • ½ tsp. cayenne pepper more or less to taste

The Sauce

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or chopped
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 2 tbsps. water
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce Low-sodium
  • ½ tsp. chili flakes more or less to taste
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1½ tsp. corn starch
  • ½ tsp. ginger powder optional

Garnishes

  • Green Onion optional
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds optional
  • Lemon wedges optional

Instructions

  • Remove the skin from the salmon. Slice them into 8 oz pieces and pat them dry.
  • In a small bowl stir together paprika, garlic powder, fresh ground pepper, and cayenne pepper. Season both sides of the salmon with this seasoning.
  • In a small bowl or cup, mix together the sauce ingredients: honey, garlic, water, lemon juice, soy sauce, onion powder, cornstarch and ginger powder, chili flakes, and 1 tbsp. of olive oil to make the sauce. Set aside for cooking.
  • Bring a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsps. of olive oil. Place the salmon in the pan and sear for 5 minutes without moving. Flip and cook on the other side for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce into the pan and let the sauce and salmon cook together 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens up. Scoop up some of the sauce and glaze the salmon as it cooks.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and lemon wedges before serving.

Video

Notes

  • You can also bake the Spicy Salmon in the oven at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, uncovered.
  • Ideally go for wild salmon, for flavor and sustainability. Wild salmon looks orange in color whereas farmed salmon is pale orange in color.
  • Make sure to pat the fillets dry with a paper towel, to remove excess water. This promotes an even cook and stops splattering from the oil.
  • You can remove the skin if you want to keep it on the healthier side.
  • When searing the salmon, don’t move it around until you’re ready to flip it. If you move it too soon it’s likely to stick and tear.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and lemon wedges. 
  • Feel free to enhance the flavor of salmon by topping with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro.
  • Add some breadcrumb topping for your salmon to give it a different texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1052IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Rate the recipe below and mention @cookinwithmima and tag #cookinwithmima so I can see your recreations.
Pin17K
Share10
Yum21

Reader Interactions

    Leave A Reply & Rate Recipe Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with *
    Recipe Rating




  1. Tony Laing says

    January 20, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely going to try it very soon! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      January 27, 2022 at 8:50 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Baldwin says

    November 29, 2021 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    Can you make the sauce in a pan without the salmon? That way if someone doesn’t want the sauce they can have just plain salmon?

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      December 1, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      You can, you just need to make a bigger batch and add a little bit of corn starch to thicken up the sauce if you are serving it on the side.

      Reply
  3. Debbie Requa says

    October 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    I have made this recipe several times and is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      October 12, 2021 at 9:50 am

      Hi Debbie!
      Thanks so much for your review! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  4. Carrie Loyd says

    September 24, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is the best salmon recipe I have tried. Very tasty! You will love it!!!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      September 30, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Hi Carrie!
      Glad you enjoyed the recipe. It is one of my favorite! Thanks for the review.

      Reply
  5. Kelly Fili says

    September 10, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    So far I have made this recipe twice! so easy and delicious!! I’ve also given the recipe and link to several friends 🙂

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      September 15, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Hey Kelly,
      So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for leaving a review.

      Reply
  6. hannah says

    August 17, 2021 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is PHENOMENAL. Seriously. My parents loved it, my roommate who hates fish loved it, and my grandparents still rave about it.
    Plus it’s super easy to follow- I’m a college student with highly limited cooking skills and I’ve still managed to make it over and over again with ease. 10/10 I owe you my life.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      August 21, 2021 at 10:03 am

      Hi Hannah!
      I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe and that my recipes are helping you. If you ever have any questions, feel free to email me. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  7. Mary says

    August 2, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      August 9, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks for the review Mary!

      Reply
  8. Cynthia says

    July 30, 2021 at 8:02 pm

    5 stars
    OMGG this was amazing recipe I ever try. Me & my family loved it. Thank you .

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      August 9, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Cynthia,
      Glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for the review.

      Reply
  9. Kendall Price says

    July 25, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      July 27, 2021 at 12:42 am

      You are welcome Kendall! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the review.

      Reply
  10. Andrea Schrader says

    June 2, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    Omg… This recipe is SO GOOD! I’ve never left a review on anyone’s recipe in all the years I’ve been trying different recipes. But this sauce gets my 5 stars! You’ll notice there is no salt mentioned anywhere in this recipe there’s a reason for that! You won’t need it at all. I’m a pescetarian but my family isn’t. With that said this sauce will not stop on the salmon, my family would love it on something like chicken wings!! Yum, yum, yum!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      June 4, 2021 at 10:23 am

      Hi Andrea,
      So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe and very much appreciate your review. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  11. Steve says

    April 28, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    I substituted Sriracha for cayenne pepper turned out excellent.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      May 3, 2021 at 11:26 am

      Hi Steve!
      Glad you enjoyed the recipe. I love cayenne pepper! Thanks for the review.

      Reply
  12. Kellie Saltzman says

    March 31, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    Omg, we LOVED this salmon. So freaking deliscious! Sorry no pics. Huge hit, will absolutely make again! ❤️

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      April 2, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks so much for the review Kellie! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  13. Kay says

    March 28, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    We’re making this for dinner tonight and I’m sure it’ll be amazing, I just wanted to point out that in the instructions for the mixing of the sauce ingredients it’s missing the onion powder, cornstarch and ginger powder. They’re listed in the ingredients but not the instructions.
    Thought you might want to add that just to eliminate any possible confusion. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      March 30, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks so much Kay! You are right, some people might get confused. I have adjust it.

      Reply
  14. Jamie says

    March 13, 2021 at 5:10 pm

    If baked, should the sauce be added ahead of baking?

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      March 16, 2021 at 5:27 pm

      Yes before baking

      Reply
  15. Joselean fisher says

    March 5, 2021 at 6:22 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! New family favourite!

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      March 5, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      Hi Joselean,
      Thanks so much for leaving a review. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  16. Sheri says

    February 5, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and absolutely loved it! Just what I was looking for! Spicy, sweet. Perfect. I was testing the recipe to see if this would be something I would want to make for friends and family. It definitely will be. I know they will be impressed, as I was.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      February 6, 2021 at 8:54 am

      Hi Sheri,
      Thank you so much for the review. I appreciate your time to do that. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  17. claire says

    December 18, 2020 at 4:12 am

    It’s super yummy but the saltiness is a bit over the top for me! Any suggestions on how to make it work while using less soy sauce?

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      December 21, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Hi Claire,
      Did you use low-sodium soy sauce? You can use 1/4 cup instead, and add 1/4 cup vegetable broth, add 1 tbsp. more honey or brown sugar, a 1/2 tsp. more of the corn flour if you want a thicker sauce.

      Reply
  18. Shard says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    I really love this recipe! it’s so easy. I save the seasoning and sauce so I can make 1 salmon at a time throughout the week, so it’s fresh every time. Gotta say though, I love a good peppa sauce with my food, but 1 tsp of chilli flakes has my mouth on fire! recommend bringing it down to half a tsp or less.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      December 15, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Hi Shard!
      Sorry it was too spicy for ya! Feel free to always adjust the chili flakes or any other spices you feel might be too much in the recipe. I am a heavy spice eater haha!

      Reply
  19. SASH says

    June 26, 2020 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    TASTY!

    Reply
  20. Heather says

    May 21, 2020 at 9:33 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was AMAZING!!! This will be one of my go-to salmon recipes. The rub is delicious and flavorful. It would be excellent on other meats too. My picky family even enjoyed this dish. I did cut the cayenne pepper in the rub down to 1/8 tsp, and the chili flakes in the sauce down to 1/8 tsp. That was plenty of heat for us, and still delicious.

    Reply
    • Mariam E. says

      May 21, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Heather!
      Thank you so much for the rating and review. I am glad you enjoyed it with your family and were able to customize it to your liking.

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome, I'm Mima!

Cookin' With Mima blog is a place where you can find hundreds of easy and delicious family-friendly recipes that are bound to please even your toughest critics. My goal is to make your cooking experience a lot easier and yummier!

More About Mima

Free Email Bonus!

5 Secrets to Delicious, Easy Meals!

Ramadan Recipes

A platter of chicken shawarma with dip and sides.

Homemade Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

baklava bird nest after baking

Pistachio Bird Nest Baklava

close up shot of the ghraybeh cookies

Lebanese Ghraybeh Shortbread Cookies

close of shot of a piece of kibbeh after baking

Lebanese Kibbeh (Kibbeh bil Sanieh)

Fried atayef garnished with ground pistashios

Atayef with Ashta

A bowl of chicken lentil soup with fried pita and lemon as garnish.

Lebanese Chicken and Lentil Soup

Trending Recipes

Shrimp and Vegetable served on a black plate

Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet

zoom in shot showing a piece of pear cake from the top.

Moist Pear Cake Recipe

Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Four spicy honey garlic salmon pieces with lime wedges in a cast ion skillet.

Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon

Blueberry Bundt Cake recipe

Super Moist Blueberry Bundt Cake

Namoura (نمورة)

Namoura

Huffpost
Forbes
Entrepreneur
The Drum
Inc

Footer

Cookin' with Mima
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Accessibility
©2022 Cookin With Mima | Privacy Policy
Back To Top