Description
This recipe features marinated salmon with a vibrant Gochujang Red Glaze, perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner. It transforms simple fish into an impressive, easy-to-prepare meal for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until smooth and evenly combined.
- Marinate Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish. Pour the Gochujang red glaze marinade over the fish, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Preheat Oven or Pan: Preheat your oven to 400F (200C), or heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook Salmon: For baking, place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until opaque and easily flaked. For pan-searing, cook 4 to 6 minutes per side until beautifully glazed and cooked through.
- Glaze and Serve: During the last few minutes of cooking, brush with reserved, unused marinade for an extra vibrant glaze. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, always opt for fresh garlic and ginger. Avoid overcooking salmon by using an instant-read thermometer (target 145F internal temperature). You can also use an air fryer at 375F for 10-12 minutes for a caramelized glaze.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-searing, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, weeknight meal, salmon, gochujang, Korean, healthy, quick, family-friendly, glazed, spicy