Honey Sriracha Salmon with Zucchini Noodles Recipe
This Honey Sriracha Salmon recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, featuring tender seared salmon glazed with a honey-Sriracha marinade and served alongside flavorful stir-fried zucchini noodles. Quick to prepare and ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish combines fresh ingredients and simple techniques to create a vibrant, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salmon and Marinade
- 1 pound salmon filet
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 Tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Zucchini Noodles
- 4 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 1 Tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil (additional for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the Salmon: In a large, shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade. Add the salmon filet skin side up, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to deeply infuse the fish.
- Sear the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the marinade, reserving the liquid. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Place the salmon skin side up and sear for about 2 minutes until lightly caramelized. Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Simmer with Marinade: Lower the heat to low and pour the reserved marinade over the salmon. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and spoon the skillet sauce over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prepare Zucchini Noodles: In the emptied skillet, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté briefly until fragrant. Add spiralized zucchini noodles and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp. Serve the noodles alongside or beneath the salmon to complete the dish.
Notes
- Make ahead: Marinate the salmon up to 8 hours ahead to deepen flavors.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet on the stove to maintain texture and flavor, or microwave as needed.
- Zucchini noodles add a healthy, low-carb side that pairs excellently with the spicy salmon but can be omitted if preferred.
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