Asian Glazed Spicy Salmon Recipe
An easy and delicious fish recipe that can be put on the table in 15 minutes: Asian Glazed Spicy Salmon! Salmon fillets are dressed with a combination of Sambal Oelek, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. The simple sauce acts as both a marinade and a glaze. Broil in the oven for moist flaky salmon that's never overcooked. Plus, all those charred caramelized bits! The easiest salmon recipe with a spicy kick of flavor!
Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
Equipment
- small bowl
- sheet pan
- Silicone Brush
- parchment paper or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 1 1/2 lbs total
Glaze
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Asian Chili Sauce, like Sambal Oelek or Vietnamese Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar *can be subbed with maple syrup, honey, agave, or brown sugar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar *rice vinegar, apple vinegar, or white vinegar
Instructions
- Prep oven and sheet pan. Position oven rack 3-4 inches from the heat element. Preheat oven to BROIL for 10 minutes. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easier clean up.
- Make glaze. In a small bowl, mix together glaze ingredients. Make sure the sugar dissolves. Set aside. Reserve 1 Tbsp of glaze for later.
- Add glaze. Arrange salmon the sheet pan. Brush or spoon glaze onto the individual salmon fillets. Be generous with the glaze, making sure to brush the sides of the salmon as well as the tops, several times on each side.
- Broil. Transfer sheet pan to the pre-heated oven. Broil until cooked through and the fish flakes away easily, about 6-8 minutes for individual portions of salmon or 8-10 minutes for a salmon filet. About halfway through the cooking process, rotate the sheet pan so the salmon is evenly cooked. The glaze should be caramelized with little brown spots here and there.
- Serve and enjoy. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with rice and steamed vegetables of your choice.
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Notes
Tips:
- Preheat the oven. A pre-heated oven is the trick for a moist, flaky salmon recipe that's not overcooked. Preheat the broiler on high for 10 minutes.
- Look for salmon with even thickness. That way, the salmon will be moist and perfectly cooked throughout.
- Watch carefully! The glaze can burn easily. Keep an eye on the salmon in the last minute or two.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 839mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg