35 minutes
A delicious combination of sweet and spicy, this recipe features honey-glazed salmon with a chili kick, served alongside roasted lime-infused cauliflower florets.
teaspoons
as needed
Black Pepper, freshly ground
as needed
Cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets
0 lb
tablespoons
Salmon fillets, skin-on
0 oz
tablespoons
Cilantro, minced
tablespoons
Lime Wedges
as needed
1. Preheat Your Oven
Set your oven racks to the upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix Seasonings
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
3. Season Cauliflower
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil and 2 teaspoons of the prepared spice mixture until they are evenly coated.
4. Arrange for Roasting
Spread the cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they have space for even roasting.
5. Prepare Salmon
Line a second rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the salmon fillets on the sheet, skin-side down.
6. Glaze with Honey
Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with honey, then evenly sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the salmon.
7. Roast Cauliflower
Place the cauliflower on the lower oven rack and roast until it is well-browned and tender, which should take about 25 minutes.
8. Cook Salmon
After the cauliflower has been roasting for approximately 10 minutes, place the salmon on the upper oven rack. Roast until the center is slightly translucent when checked with the tip of a paring knife and the internal temperature reads 125 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, about 12 minutes.
9. Garnish and Present
Once the cauliflower is done, sprinkle it with fresh minced cilantro. Serve the roasted cauliflower and the honey-glazed salmon together with lime wedges on the side for a zesty burst of flavor.
Use maple syrup instead of honey and add a splash of soy sauce. This will introduce a complex, umami-rich sweetness.
Add a mixture of white and black sesame seeds onto the salmon crust for a nutty texture.
Combine a bit of honey with smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a sweet, smoky, and spicy glaze.
Coat the salmon with panko breadcrumbs mixed with fresh herbs before glazing and baking for a crispy texture.
Replace the lime with orange juice for the cauliflower and mix in some grated ginger for the salmon glaze. This will give a sweeter, warmer profile with a zesty ginger kick.
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