This sweet and spicy marinade made with honey and sriracha is one of the best marinade recipes I’ve used for cooking salmon in the oven or air fryer. I recently added air fryer instructions to the recipe.
I’ve been making a lot of Asian recipes for dinner lately since they don’t have dairy in it. A couple of nights ago, I made Honey Coconut Cashew Chicken and that was delicious. My brother actually made this salmon recipe the last time I was over at his place and everyone loved it. It’s a recipe that comes from Gina’s recipe book over at her website Skinny Taste. He served it with this Thia Quinoa Salad. Very healthy and delicious.
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What Ingredients do I need?
- Fresh Salmon – Can be cooked either in the air fryer or the oven. I prefer my air fryer because it takes about 12 minutes. Sometimes I’ll get bags of frozen salmon at either Costco or Sams and just let it defrost for a couple of hours before cooking it.
- Soy Sauce – Use a Low Sodium or if you don’t have that on hand go for Tamari or Coconut Amino Acids
- Honey – Always go for a raw honey and one that is unfiltered. Preferably locally sourced.
- Rice Vinegar – some good substitutes for this type of vinegar is White Wine, Apple Cider, or Sherry Vinegar
- Sriracha Sauce – for some heat
- Grated Fresh Ginger – I like to use the stuff that comes in the tube cause all you have to do is squeeze it.
- Minced Garlic – Chopped fresh garlic can take some time to chop so I often always use the freshly minced garlic that comes already made in a jar.
- Sesame Oil – is a delicious and versatile ingredient that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. It is made from toasted or raw sesame seeds and has a rich, nutty flavor that can add depth to many dishes.
- Freshly Chopped Scallions or Sesame Seeds for Garnish
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
What to serve with Honey Garlic Salmon?
Cook up some basmati rice on the stove or in a rice cooker. Then serve it with some fresh edamame or avocado.
How to Make Honey Garlic Salmon
In a 1-gallon zip-top plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Add the salmon, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, turning the fish once.
Remove the salmon from the bag, reserving the marinade. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Rotate the pan to coat the bottom evenly and add the salmon. Cook until one side of the fish is browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook until the other side browns, 2 more minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the reserved marinade. Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
Place a piece of salmon on each of 4 serving plates and sprinkle with the scallions.
Air Fryer: Set the temperature to 350 degrees and the timer to 12 minutes. Take the fresh salmon out of the zip lock bag and place it down in the air fryer basket. Use any leftover marinade on top of the fish after cooking.
What can I serve with Honey Garlic Salmon?
- Lemon-Dill Sauce: A light, tangy sauce that complements the rich flavor of salmon perfectly. Make my 3 Ingredient Tartar Sauce Recipe
- Air Fryer Asparagus: Adds a crisp, fresh element to the meal.
- Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes: Creamy and flavorful, these make a comforting side dish.
- Quinoa Salad: A healthy, protein-packed option that adds texture and color.
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts: Slightly caramelized with a hint of sweetness.
- Wild Rice Pilaf: Nutty and wholesome, it pairs well with the delicate flavor of salmon.
- Zero Point Cucumber Salad: Refreshing and light, a great palate cleanser.
- Grilled Vegetables: Zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant offer a smoky complement.
- Balsamic Glazed Carrots: Sweet and tangy, they provide a nice contrast.
- Herbed Couscous: Fluffy and aromatic, it’s a quick and easy side.
Here are some tools that will help you with the recipes. All links will open in Amazon. Yes I do get a small earning if purchase from the link
Ninja Foodi Air Fryer – for cooking the fish
Glass Mixing Bowls or Plastic Zip Lock Bags – for mixing the marinade
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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 10 to 12 min
Total Time: 56 minute
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Easy
Method: Air Fryer or Oven
Cuisine: American
Description
This sweet and spicy marinade made with honey and sriracha is one of the best marinade recipes I’ve used for cooking salmon in the oven or air fryer. I recently added air fryer instructions to the recipe.
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 pound wild salmon fillet, cut into 4 (4-ounce) pieces
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a 1-gallon zip-top plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Add the salmon, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, turning the fish once.
- Remove the salmon from the bag, reserving the marinade. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Rotate the pan to coat the bottom evenly and add the salmon. Cook until one side of the fish is browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook until the other side browns, 2 more minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the reserved marinade. Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Air Fryer: Set the temperature to 350 degrees and the timer to 12 minutes. Take the fresh salmon out of the zip lock bag and place it down in the air fryer basket. Use any leftover marinade on top of the fish after cooking. Place a piece of salmon on each of 4 serving plates and sprinkle with the scallions.
Notes
myWW points: Blue 2; Green 5; Purple 2
Personal Points 9
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 8.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: .5
- Protein: 26
