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Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon

September 3, 2018 By Alia 14 Comments

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This Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon recipe is bursting with sweet and spicy flavor. It makes an easy and healthy dinner that is fast enough for weekdays, but fancy enough for entertaining! Learn how to make homemade baked Asian-style salmon with this quick and simple recipe.

A plate of Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon sitting on a bed of white rice with chopsticks.

Honey Sriracha Salmon: The Perfect Healthy Meal

Salmon is a dinnertime superstar that is hearty, flavorful, and nutritious. In this recipe, salmon fillets are marinated in a sweet and spicy Asian-style glaze and then baked to flaky perfection.

What makes this recipe so good is the tangy honey sriracha glaze on top. The glaze is a combination of honey and sriracha, of course, as well as a few other seasonings that make it amazingly delicious.

For a complete meal, serve the salmon over a bed of white or brown rice with your favorite steamed vegetables. To keep this recipe low-carb, serve it with cauliflower rice instead of white or brown rice.

Tips for Eating Salmon

Salmon is a great source of protein, vitamin A, and omega fatty acids, which are essential to the proper functioning of the heart and brain. There is some concern over the mercury content in seafood, particularly if you’re pregnant. Fortunately, salmon is very low in mercury and is safe to eat, as long as you remember the following:

  • Never buy farm-raised salmon: Farm-raised or Atlantic salmon (almost all Atlantic salmon is now farmed rather than wild-caught) generally has higher levels of mercury than wild Pacific salmon. In addition, farm-raised salmon may contain toxic chemicals, like PCBs.
  • Purchase sustainably-caught salmon: Over-fishing is a major concern for all seafood, including salmon. For that reason, it’s important to ensure you’re using a sustainable source/brand that will not endanger the population.
  • Use frozen salmon: Frozen salmon is flash-frozen at the peak of freshness. Freezing salmon also better controls the spread of bacteria and parasites and results in a less “fishy” taste. In addition, more often than not, the “fresh” salmon you find at the store has been previously frozen.

Overhead view of two plates of Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon sitting on a bed of white rice with chopsticks.

Where to Get the Best Salmon: ButcherBox

I highly recommend buying your salmon from ButcherBox – a popular monthly meat delivery service that delivers high quality, organic, and sustainable cuts straight to your front door. ButcherBox recently added wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon to their product selection, which also includes 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, grass-fed and pasture-raised bison, free-range chicken, and heritage breed pork.

The company also offers other wild-caught seafood such as halibut, cod, and lobster. ButcherBox has partnered with fishermen who uphold strict fishing and handling practices to guarantee an unprecedented level of quality and sustainability. All of their meat and seafood products contain absolutely no artificial coloring, additives, hormones, or antibiotics.

The food arrives frozen and individually vacuum-packed in an insulated, eco-friendly box. The price works out to less than $6 per meal and the shipping is always FREE! So if you are having a hard time finding clean, sustainable salmon near you – or if you want to skip the shopping and get high-quality salmon delivered to your doorstep – then you have to try ButcherBox.

Click here to sign up for ButcherBox!

Close-up view of a plate of Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon on a bed of white rice with chopsticks.

Tips for Making Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon

Here are some pointers that will ensure this baked salmon recipe comes out perfect every single time:

  • Don’t overcook the salmon: When the fish looks opaque and the flesh starts to flake easily with a fork, it is done. Resist the urge to cook it for any longer than that.
  • Only use wild-caught salmon: As I stated before, it is so much healthier and better-tasting than farmed salmon.
  • Don’t skip the marinating step: That allows the fish fillets to really absorb the flavors from the glaze.

More Asian-Style Dinner Recipes to Try

Looking for more Asian food inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes on the blog:

  • Thai Coconut Curry Rice
  • Korean Bulgogi Ground Beef
  • Healthy Orange Chicken Stir-Fry
  • Thai Spicy Shrimp Noodle Soup
  • Pineapple Chicken Coconut Rice

If you make this Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

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A plate of Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon sitting on a bed of white rice with chopsticks.

Baked Honey Sriracha Salmon

This Honey Sriracha Salmon recipe makes an easy and healthy Asian-style dinner. Learn how to make homemade baked salmon with this quick and simple recipe.
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian Salmon, Baked Salmon, Honey Sriracha Salmon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • Optional garnishes: Thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Place salmon fillets skin side down (if fillets are skin-on) in a large baking dish and pour the marinade over the salmon. Set aside and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • While the fish is marinating, preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds if using. Serve warm.

Notes

  1. For a complete meal, serve the salmon with rice and/or steamed vegetables.
  2. To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with tamari.
  3. I highly recommend using sustainably-harvested, wild-caught Alaskan salmon from ButcherBox for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 574mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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Comments

  1. Ginger says

    December 25, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    This is a terrific tasting, super easy dish to prepare!! I broiled a little at the end after spooning some of the glaze back on top of the salmon! Would be delish on chicken, pork, or other fish. Recipe is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      December 26, 2017 at 3:34 pm

      Hi Ginger! Thanks so much for letting me know! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I agree, the marinade would go great with other types of meat/protein as well! I hope you have a great week! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Felicia says

    April 26, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my word, this recipe is amazing!!! Great job!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      April 28, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you so much Felicia! I’m happy you enjoyed the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    September 3, 2018 at 11:48 am

    5 stars
    Alia – honey + sriracha is one of my all-time favorite bases for a sauce, and with salmon, it is really something special! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      September 3, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Laura! Oh my gosh you HAVE to make this recipe then! I kept tweaking the sauce recipe until it was perfect, and then I posted it on the blog. I think you’ll really like it, it’s a favorite in my house! I hope you’re doing well! Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  4. camila says

    September 19, 2018 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    Wishing that was my lunch today. I am for sure pining this recipe I want to make this delicious glazed salmon! Love sriracha and also honey! And absolutely adore how you served it with delicious rice!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      September 19, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      Hi Camila! Aw thanks so much! I hope you get a chance to make it sometime…it’s a favorite at my house! 🙂 Take care!!

      Reply
  5. Madison Smith says

    October 4, 2018 at 4:47 am

    5 stars
    Hi Alia….! salmon is a best food of our health and this dish looks soo good & more delicious…..i will definitely make this in upcoming weekend…Thanks for sharing ……!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      October 6, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Hi Madison! Thank you so much for your kind words! Please let me know what you think when you make it! You’re very welcome!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Alice Beef says

    February 14, 2020 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    Your recipe are the great tips for me when i am looking for the healthy meal for my son everyday. Thank you so much for your creative and sharing.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Hi Alice! Thank you so much for your kind words! You’re very welcome!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. KGL Staff says

    August 20, 2020 at 12:15 am

    5 stars
    Your recipe gives me a lot of ideas to prepare the meaning birthday for my son. Thanks to your tips, i try to make them and he loves to eat so much. Thank you for your creative and sharing.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      August 20, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      Hi! Thanks so much for your message! You’re very welcome!

      Reply

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