Applebee's Honey Grilled Salmon

DonnaR's Note:

Top Secret recipe. It's all about the sauce with this one. This sweet, tangy and slightly spicy sauce goes perfectly with salmon, but can also be used on chicken or ribs. Just be sure to watch the sauce closely as it cooks in case it starts to bubble over. It's gonna get thicker as it cools, so be sure not to overcook it. If it becomes too thick, just add a bit of water to thin it out.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Honey Pepper Sauce

• ¾ cup honey
• 1⁄3; cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar , packed
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• 1 lemon, juice of (about 2 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 (8 ounce) salmon fillets (without skin)

Directions:

1. Make the sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium/low heat.
2. Stir occasionally until sauce begins to boil, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until syrupy.
3. Watch the sauce closely to be sure it doesn't bubble over.
4. Preheat barbecue grill to medium heat.
5. Rub each salmon filet with vegetable oil, then add a light sprinkling of salt and pepper.
6. Grill the salmon for 4 to 7 minutes per side or until done.
7. Serve salmon with a small cup of the honey pepper sauce on the side.

Reviews

[HeatherWorldWide]

Delicious! In my area this is no longer served at Applebees, but this recipe taste exactly like I remember it there.

[Chef #1244658]

Always been a great hit with the family! Excellent recipe!

[cbasser]

Wonderful! I made this for Easter lunch last year and needless to say we are having it again. Thanks for sharing, it is now a tradition.