Hot Honey Salmon With Avocado Slaw (Printable)
Crispy salmon glazed in spicy honey over fresh avocado slaw
# List of ingredients:
→ Hot Honey Salmon
01 - 1.1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp hot sauce (Sriracha or preferred brand)
09 - 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
→ Avocado Slaw
10 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 large carrot, julienned
13 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
14 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - Juice of 1 lime
17 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for dairy-free)
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss salmon cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange salmon pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. Set aside for glazing.
04 - Bake salmon for 6-7 minutes until lightly cooked on the outside.
05 - Remove from oven, brush salmon generously with the hot honey glaze, and return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, avocado, green onions, and cilantro.
07 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper. Pour over the slaw mixture and toss gently to combine.
08 - Serve hot honey salmon bites over a bed of avocado slaw. Drizzle with any remaining glaze and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The hot honey glaze hits that perfect sweet heat balance without overwhelming the salmon.
- That avocado slaw brings crunch and creaminess that makes every bite interesting.
02 -
- Do not skip the second glaze step because that extra brush is what creates the sticky caramelized coating.
- Toss the slaw right before serving or the avocado will brown and lose its texture.
03 -
- Dry your salmon cubes with paper towels before seasoning so the spices stick better and you get real caramelization.
- Taste your glaze before brushing it on and adjust the heat level because hot sauces vary wildly in intensity.