comment icon 46 more comments It’s this. It’s Hot Honey Salmon. And it’s here for us because this is the SOS series, and fancy-but-not-actually-fancy is the vibe we aspire to. This is a spicy-sweet little number (hello, “hot honey”) and it gets its name from the sauce that gets brushed over the whole thing, which is grainy from the mustard and flecks of fresh garlic, sweet and sticky from the honey, and a little, medium, or LOT hot from however many red pepper flakes you wanna throw in there. I cannot stress enough how beautiful it is to look at! And it’s one of those salmon recipes that works for even people who aren’t salmon people, because garlic, honey, stone ground mustard, and some peppery heat are magical little wonder foods. If you’re one of those people and want to further your adventure into delicious salmon, we have a how-to guide for cooking salmon right here. It is about the most foolproof way you could ever think to make salmon. Chaotic dinnertime, stress, and lack of time and energy is no problem for this beauty.
The Ingredient Details
Our basic / fabulous ingredient list:
Stoneground mustard Honey Garlic Paprika Red Pepper Flakes Lemon Salmon
… Salt? Olive oil? I’m trying to think if there’s anything else worth mentioning, but I think that’s pretty much the whole shebang right there. You shake up the sauce, you brush the salmon, and you bake it. That’s the whole recipe. And this is why the SOS series is my favorite. Looking for another SOS salmon favorite? This Bang Bang Salmon is SO GOOD.
What To Serve with This Salmon
A pro tip: your sauce can actually work really nicely as a dressing, so save a little bit in your jar, drizzle with olive oil, and toss it on some greens and you’ll almost immediately round out your meal. This salmon is extremely versatile – pair it with those dressed up greens, or steamed green beans from the garden, some roasted potatoes or rice or cauliflower rice or, preferably, HOT CRUSTY BREAD WITH BUTTER, and just enjoy your life, really.
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Watch Lindsay make this salmon on stories!
More Salmon Recipes To Make ASAP
Coconut Curry Salmon (this sauce though!!) Spicy Salmon Burgers (another SOS fave) Baked Salmon with Amazing Lemon Sauce (comes together on one pan) BBQ Salmon Bowls with Mango Avocado Salsa (the sweet-smoky fish with the fresh, bright salsa, YES!)
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This recipe is part of our collection of sweet honey recipes. Check it out! 5 from 18 reviews
2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup stoneground mustard 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color) 1–2 pounds salmon (I usually buy it in one filet and then cut into 3-4 individual pieces)
Extras:
4 cups salad greens 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 lemon, cut into wedges 1 baguette
Nutrition: The nutrition info listed is only for the hot honey salmon and doesn’t include any of the extras.
