Sheet Pan Hot Honey Harissa Salmon
Get ready to add a new champion to your weeknight dinner rotation. This Sheet Pan Hot Honey Harissa Salmon is one of those magical meals that looks and tastes incredibly gourmet, but comes together on one pan with minimal effort. It’s all about big, bold flavors and a seriously amazing technique for the best broccoli of your life.
Our secret weapon here is the “deep roast.” We’re blasting the broccoli in a hot oven until it becomes unbelievably sweet, tender-crisp, and gets those irresistible crispy, charred edges. Then, we add beautiful salmon fillets and coat everything in a sweet, spicy, smoky hot honey harissa glaze. The result is a complete, healthy-ish meal that is an absolute explosion of flavor and texture.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-Pan Simplicity: A complete, balanced meal with protein and veggies, all cooked on a single sheet pan. Cleanup is a dream.
- Game-Changing Broccoli: The “deep roast” technique will make you fall in love with broccoli all over again. Those crispy, charred bits are pure magic.
- Incredible Flavor: The hot honey harissa glaze is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky. It’s a simple but powerful flavor combination.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s make a weeknight masterpiece. Here’s how easy it is.
First, let’s gather our beautiful, simple ingredients.
Next, we’ll make our quick hot honey harissa glaze. This is the flavor bomb that brings the whole dish together. Just whisk a few simple ingredients in a bowl!
Now, give the broccoli a head start. We’ll toss the broccoli with some olive oil and get it into the hot oven first. This is the key to achieving that perfect, deep roast and getting those crispy edges.
Finally, add the salmon and glaze everything. After the broccoli has had its head start, push it to one side of the pan, add your salmon, and brush that gorgeous glaze all over everything. Pop it back in the oven for a few minutes to finish cooking. A final “sprinkle” of fresh herbs and lemon zest, and dinner is served!
Ava’s Notes
- What is Harissa? Harissa is a North African chili paste that’s smoky, spicy, and incredibly flavorful. You can find it in most grocery stores in the international aisle. Spice levels vary, so start with a little and add more if you like it hot!
- Don’t Overcook the Salmon: The key to perfectly flaky salmon is to cook it until it’s just opaque in the center. It will continue to cook a bit on the hot pan after you take it out of the oven.
- The “Zesty Sprinkle”: Don’t skip the final sprinkle of fresh lemon zest! It adds a burst of bright, fresh aroma that cuts through the richness and makes all the flavors pop.
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Harissa Salmon
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minutesA vibrant, flavorful, and easy one-pan meal featuring perfectly cooked salmon and deeply roasted broccoli in a sweet and spicy glaze.
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Ingredients
- For the Salmon and the Broccoli
1 head large head of broccoli (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized florets
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-off
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- For the Hot Honey Harissa Glaze:
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
- For Serving:
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
Directions
- Prep and Roast Broccoli: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets with 1 tbsp of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Spread into an even layer. Roast for 15 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and starting to get charred at the edges.
- Make the Glaze: While the broccoli roasts, whisk together the harissa paste, honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Add the Salmon: Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Push the broccoli to one side of the pan. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on the empty side of the pan. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Glaze and Finish Roasting: Brush about half of the harissa glaze generously over the salmon fillets and the partially cooked broccoli. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the pan from the oven. Brush the remaining glaze over the hot salmon. Finish with a final “sprinkle” of fresh cilantro and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
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