Updated on December 5th, 2022
If you like grilled salmon or even if you don’t like grilled salmon you might appreciate this recipe. But this recipe isn’t about the salmon – it’s all about the sauce. Tonight I prepared a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce that goes great with grilled salmon or even ribs or chicken. Be careful to not overcook the sauce, as it will thicken as it cools. If the sauce sits for too long and becomes too thick then just add a little bit of water to thin it out. This delicious sauce called ‘honey pepper sauce’ is very similar to the one served at the Applebee’s restaurant. This meal is very easy to prepare and the fish and the sauce should be on the table within just a few minutes. Also, if you don’t have a grill, or prefer not to use one baking the salmon in the oven will work just as good.
Grilled Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- Honey Pepper Sauce-
- ¾ cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salmon-
- 4 (8 oz) salmon fillets
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- To make the sauce combine all of the sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stirring occasionally bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Watch the sauce to make sure it doesn’t bubble over while boiling. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Rub each salmon fillet with vegetable oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill salmon for 4-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Serve Salmon with a cup of honey pepper sauce for dipping or pour the sauce over salmon fillets.
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