Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus
Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus features tender fillets coated in a glossy sweet heat, brightened by lemon and lime. The Cajun spice, paprika, and garlic add warmth while the cognac-honey glaze caramelizes under high heat for a rich finish. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special at-home date night when you want bold flavor with a touch of elegance.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.01 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the salmon with the lemon and lime juice, then place it on a baking sheet.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the garlic, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and paprika.
- 3
Warm the honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it bubbles.
- 4
Stir in the garlic mixture and the cognac, then simmer until the flavors meld and the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Let the sauce cool until thick, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 6
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 7
Coat the salmon with olive oil, then season with pink salt and pepper.
- 8
Broil the salmon for 6 to 8 minutes.
- 9
Spoon the cognac-honey sauce over the salmon, then continue broiling until lightly browned on top and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 374.76 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 26.42 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 45.49 g 17%
- Total Fat 11.47 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.44 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 71.0 mg High 24%
- Sodium 198.82 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.71 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 37.21 g --
- Added Sugars 3.17 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 44.4 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 550.8 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 16.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.44 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Honey Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Cognac, and Honey. Each serving provides about 374.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Cognac, Honey, Lemon Juice. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 374.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus healthy?
- Honey-Cognac Glazed Salmon with Citrus has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 374.76 calories and 26.42 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 198.82 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.44 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.17 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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