Hennessy-Honey Salmon Recipe

Name: Hennessy-Honey Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound salmon, cut into 4 portions; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 cup honey; 2 2/3 fluid ounces cognac (such as Hennessy); olive oil; freshly ground black pepper; Himalayan pink salt

Servings: persons

1 pound salmon, cut into 4 portions
1 lemon, juiced
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup honey
2 2/3 fluid ounces cognac (such as Hennessy)
olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
Himalayan pink salt

1
Coat salmon in lemon and lime juice and place on a baking sheet.
2
Combine garlic, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, and paprika in a small bowl.
3
Heat honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbling. Add the garlic mixture and cognac. Simmer until flavors combine and sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Let cool until thick, 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Coat salmon in olive oil; season with pink salt and pepper.
5
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
6
Broil salmon for 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the cognac-honey sauce over the salmon. Continue broiling until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

346

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound salmon, cut into 4 portions, 1 lemon, juiced, 1 lime, juiced, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Hennessy-Honey Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hennessy-Honey Salmon

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Variations & substitutions

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