Description
This spicy salmon recipe features tender, flaky salmon coated in a vibrant, sweet-and-spicy glaze, perfect for quick weeknight family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz (115-170g) each), skin on or off
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) chili paste or sriracha
- 1.5 Tbsp (22ml) honey or maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) soy sauce or tamari
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
- To taste salt
- To taste black pepper
- 1 Tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon fillets very dry with paper towels for crispy skin. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make Spicy Glaze: Whisk chili paste, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil in a bowl. If thick, a splash of water (1 tsp) thins it.
- Cook Salmon: Heat 1 Tbsp oil in 10-inch skillet (medium-high). Sear salmon skin-down for 4-6 mins; skin turns crispy. Flip, glaze generously. Cook for 5-8 mins (medium-low), basting until salmon is opaque and flakes easily. Alternatively, bake at 400F (200C) for 12-15 mins, glazing halfway.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer cooked Chili Lacquered Coral Fillets to plates immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs. The glaze should be beautifully caramelized and slightly sticky.
Notes
Thaw frozen salmon for a budget-friendly option. For the glaze, chili garlic sauce can be substituted for chili paste, and tamari can be used instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version. Pre-minced garlic saves time. If the glaze is too thick, thin with 1 tsp water. You can also bake the salmon at 400F (200C) for 12-15 minutes, glazing halfway.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (140 g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: spicy salmon, chili lacquered, easy salmon, weeknight dinner, healthy meal, high protein, family dinner, quick recipe