01/04/2026
✨ New favorite weeknight meal alert! ✨
Looking for a healthy dish that feels incredibly fancy? My Hot Honey Seared Salmon is exactly what you need. It’s got that crispy skin, a sweet and spicy kick, and a side of creamy mashed sweet potato that melts in your mouth. 😋
This is a restaurant-quality meal you can pull together in less than 30 minutes!
Check out the simple recipe below and treat yourself! 👇
Recipe: Hot Honey Seared Salmon with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets, skin-on
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
For the glaze: 2 tbsp honey + 1 tsp red chili flakes (or 2 tbsp pre-made hot honey)
For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
¼ cup milk of your choice (I like oat milk)
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
Optional Sides & Garnish:
Fresh lemon wedges
Sautéed or roasted asparagus