Sticky Honey Salmon with Peach Salsa

This Sticky Honey Salmon with Peach Salsa is a MUST make recipe this week! It might just become your new favourite recipe. This less than 30-minute dinner recipe is so easy to make and you don’t even need to turn the oven on. Let’s dive into what makes this Sticky Honey Salmon recipe so darn delicious, shall we?

This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight option or an impressive meal to share with guests. It’s a healthy dinner that captures the flavours of the season with the rich and umami salmon and the tangy peach salsa.

The sticky honey glaze on the salmon adds a rich sweetness and caramelization, while the peach salsa provides a refreshing contrast with its juicy and tangy. We all know that salmon is a nutritious powerhouse and it’s also incredibly easy to prepare.

Why You'll Love This Recipe for Sticky Honey Salmon with Peach Salsa

• You don’t need to turn the oven on

• You can make this meal in less than 30 minutes

• It’s healthy and nutritious

• This recipe captures the flavours of the season

• It’s easy to prepare

Sticky Honey Salmon with Peach Salsa

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe peaches, chopped into 1/2” pieces

• 1/2 English Cucumber, diced into 1/2” pieces

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced into 1/2” pieces

• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

• 1 lime, juiced

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1/2 tsp salt

• optional : 2 tbsp red onion, diced, 1/2 jalapeño, finely minced

  For the Sticky Honey Glazed Salmon

• 1 1/2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 even filet

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 t sp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp avocado oil, divided

• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped

• 1/3 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)

• 1/3 cup honey (can sub maple syrup)

• 1 tbsp sriracha

Directions:

1. Begin by combining all the ingredients for the peach salsa. Toss to coat and set in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

2. Pat the salmon with paper towel to dry it and season it with the salt, chili powder, smoked paprika,

3. Heat the avocado oil In a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the salmon, skin side down. Cook for 4-7 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the salmon to a plate and set aside.

4. Reduce the heat, and to the same skillet, add the remaining avocado oil and the garlic. Sauté the garlic, watching it closely so it doesn’t burn, for 30 seconds. Quickly add in the soy sauce, honey and sriracha.

5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring often until it thickens slightly. Remove the pan from the heat. Place the salmon back into the sauce, spooning some sauce over the top of the salmon.

6. Serve the salmon with the peach salsa piled high on top over a bed of rice, quinoa, or pasta.

This recipe is a testament to how simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that’s bursting with flavour and perfect for any occasion.

Storage

This dish is best served immediately but you can store your leftover Sticky Honey Salmon and Peach Salsa in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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