Peri Peri Salmon
Peri peri salmon is a delicious spicy salmon made in a skillet. The peri peri sauce and honey combine for the perfect combination of spicy and sweet.
Ingredients
- 6 oz salmon fillet
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon peri peri sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1.5 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Remove skin if needed. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, a sprinkling of salt, and a sprinkling of pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the peri peri sauce and honey.
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add the salmon to the skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove salmon.
- Turn heat to medium-low and add the peri peri sauce mixture. Cook, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Plate the salmon and serve the sauce on top.
Notes
- Actual cook time may depend on thickness of your salmon and how well you like your salmon cooked.
- Watch the sauce carefully to make sure honey doesn't burn in the skillet.
- Spice levels may vary based on the type of peri peri sauce you choose to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 34gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 904mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.
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