Hot Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon

This Hot Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something fast, flavorful, and impressive. It’s sweet, spicy, tangy, and finished with a sticky glaze that clings beautifully to the salmon.

The secret? A little lemon zest for brightness and a spoonful of mayo to help thicken the glaze so it doesn’t slide off while baking.

This salmon comes together in about 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with rice, roasted veggies, or my air fryer sweet potato fries.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in about 20 minutes
• Sticky glaze that actually stays on the salmon
• Sweet + spicy + bright lemon flavor
• Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Salmon fillets
• Hot honey (Trader Joe’s is perfect)
• Lemon juice + lemon zest
• Olive oil
• Mayo (just a little!)
• Seasonings

How to Make Hot Honey Salmon

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Mix up the hot honey glaze.
3. Brush it over the salmon.
4. Bake until the salmon reaches about 130°F internal temp.
5. Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for caramelized edges.

Tips for the Best Salmon

Use a thermometer

Salmon is best when you don’t overcook it. I pull mine at 130°F internal and it stays tender and juicy.

Don’t skip the mayo

You won’t taste it, but it makes the glaze:

• thicker
• creamier
• better at coating the fish

What to Serve With It

• Air fryer sweet potato fries
• Rice or quinoa
• Steamed broccoli
• Roasted asparagus

Cory Simpson

Hot Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon

Tender oven-baked salmon glazed with hot honey, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a spoonful of mayo for a thick, sticky glaze that clings perfectly.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 417

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Salmon

• 1 salmon filet about 1.5-2 pounds
• lemon slices for serving optional

Hot Honey Lemon Glaze

• 1/4 cup honey (hot honey)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

Preheat oven:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Make the glaze:

1. In a small bowl whisk together the hot honey, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mayonnaise, garlic, smoked paprika (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
   

Prep the salmon:

1. Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down on the baking sheet.
   

Glaze the salmon:

1. Spoon or brush the glaze evenly over the top of the salmon.

Bake:

1. Bake for 12–18 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the internal temperature reaches about 130°F in the thickest part.
   

Optional broil:

1. For caramelized edges, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn.

Serve:

1. Serve immediately with lemon slices and an extra drizzle of hot honey if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 859mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• I recommend using a thermometer and pulling salmon at 130°F for the best juicy texture.
• The mayo helps thicken the glaze so it sticks better while baking.
• Cook time varies depending on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
• Substitute hot honey for regular honey to make it more kid friendly.

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