Hot Honey Butter Salmon

Made with Southern Drawl Hot Hatch Honey.

Juicy, flaky salmon glazed with a sweet, spicy, buttery honey sauce that caramelizes beautifully on the grill or in the oven. It’s the perfect balance of heat and honey with a Southern soul. Sweet heat. Southern soul. Pure perfection. Sweet heat balance, made with real honey, buttery & delicious, and perfect for salmon.

Ingredients

Serves 4

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Hot Honey Butter Sauce:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp Southern Drawl Hot Hatch Honey
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

How to Make It

1. Prepare the salmon: Pat salmon dry. Brush with olive oil and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Make the hot honey butter sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add honey & lemon: Stir in Southern Drawl Hot Hatch Honey and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
4. Cook the salmon: Grill over medium-high heat (400°F), skin-side down first for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Glaze the salmon: During the last minute of cooking, brush salmon with the hot honey butter sauce. Let it caramelize slightly.
6. Rest: Remove salmon from heat and let rest for 2–3 minutes. This helps keep it juicy.
7. Finish & serve: Spoon extra hot honey butter sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking Options

• Oven-Baked: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes. Brush with sauce during the last 2 minutes of baking.
• Air Fryer: Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes. Brush with sauce and cook 1–2 more minutes.

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook — salmon continues cooking while resting.
• Adjust the red pepper flakes to your heat preference.
• Serve with rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh salad.

Saucing Ideas

• Drizzle over grilled shrimp or chicken.
• Mix into roasted vegetables.
• Use as a glaze for pork chops or ribs.
• Spread on biscuits for a sweet heat kick.

One honey. Endless possibilities.

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