Applebee's Honey Pepper Sauce for Salmon Copycat by Todd Wilbur

Recreate the irresistible flavors of a restaurant favorite with this Applebee's Honey Pepper Sauce for Salmon Copycat recipe by Todd Wilbur. This quick and easy sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, blending rich honey, savory soy sauce, and a hint of brown sugar with bold spices like paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne pepper for subtle heat. Enhanced with tangy white vinegar and fresh lemon juice, this velvety glaze is perfectly balanced to complement tender, flaky salmon. Whether brushed over freshly baked fillets or served as a dipping sauce, this sweet and peppery creation is sure to elevate your seafood game. Perfect for busy weeknights or a special dinner at home, this recipe yields four servings of pure flavor delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.33 cup Honey
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 teaspoons White vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.125 teaspoons Cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, and soy sauce.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the brown sugar has dissolved completely.

Step 3

Once the mixture is smooth, add unsalted butter and stir until melted and incorporated.

Step 4

Add white vinegar, lemon juice, ground black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the saucepan.

Step 5

Simmer the sauce over low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Step 7

Brush the sauce generously over your cooked salmon or use it as a dipping sauce.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors with your favorite sides!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(181.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	382.7

Total Fat 0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1741.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 91.3g
Protein 5.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50.2mg	0%
Iron 1.7mg	0%
Potassium 306.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.7%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 94.4%