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Flavorful Hot Honey Salmon Recipe with Easy Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

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This hot honey salmon recipe features a sticky, sweet and spicy glaze paired with perfectly roasted seasonal vegetables. It’s a quick, easy, and impressive weeknight dinner that balances bold flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to heat preference)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Salmon fillets, skin-on or off, about 6 oz (170g) each, wild-caught if possible
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning salmon
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional but recommended)
  • Assorted fresh seasonal vegetables (e.g., baby carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, zucchini)
  • Olive oil for roasting vegetables
  • Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste for vegetables

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and chop seasonal vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Spread evenly on one side of a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the hot honey glaze. Set aside.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down on the other half of the baking sheet or on a wire rack over the sheet.
  5. Brush the hot honey glaze generously over the top of each salmon fillet, reserving some glaze for serving.
  6. Roast salmon and vegetables in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily and glaze is caramelized, and vegetables are tender with slightly crispy edges.
  7. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra char on the glaze, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Serve salmon with roasted vegetables, drizzle remaining glaze on top, and add lemon wedges for squeezing.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before seasoning to help glaze stick better. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even roasting and caramelization. Watch the heat carefully to prevent burning the honey glaze. Let salmon rest a few minutes after roasting for best flavor. If vegetables have different cooking times, start roasting harder veggies first and add quicker-cooking ones halfway through. Glaze can be made ahead and stored in fridge up to 3 days. For a gluten-free twist, ensure vinegar and spices are certified gluten-free. You can swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar if preferred.

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