Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets
Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets balance gentle heat with caramelized sweetness, creating a lacquered crust over tender, flaky fish. A soy and red wine vinegar backbone brightens the brown sugar richness, while lemon and cilantro lift each bite with fresh, aromatic notes. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a polished yet effortless weekend main.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the salmon in a shallow, flat dish and set it aside. In a blender, combine the vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, water, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, cilantro, and brown sugar. Blend until the brown sugar dissolves. Pour the marinade over the salmon to coat evenly. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 2
Line a broiling pan with foil. Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it on the prepared broiling pan; season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan.
- 3
Set the broiler to low.
- 4
Broil the salmon about 6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes; brush with the remaining marinade. Broil for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 more times with more marinade. The salmon is done when it is no longer bright red and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5
Meanwhile, cook the remaining marinade over low heat until it thickens and reduces by one-third, 5 to 10 minutes. Use the cooked marinade as a dipping sauce or drizzle it over the salmon just before serving.
- Calories 276.0 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 26.24 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 12.59 g 5%
- Total Fat 13.61 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.27 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.44 mg High 20%
- Sodium 642.09 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 11.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 13.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 429.44 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 23.29 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- 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 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chili Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 276.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 276.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets healthy?
- Chili-Honey Glazed Salmon Fillets has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 276.0 calories and 26.24 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 642.09 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.27 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy, Garlic, Onions 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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