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The Sweet Chili Salmon That’s Always a Hit

Sweet Chili Salmon That’s Always a Hit for Any Dinner

The Sweet Chili Salmon That’s Always a Hit is a flavorful, quick dinner option that impresses at any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose sockeye or Atlantic.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Extra juice enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Substitutable with fresh ginger.
Optional Add-ins and Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic works for stronger flavor.
  • to taste Calabrian Peppers Or substitute with crushed red pepper flakes.
  • 1/4 cup Kewpie Mayo Regular mayo as alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onion For garnish.
  • to taste Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for extra heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cooking brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Brush sweet chili sauce on top.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sweet chili sauce, lemon juice, soy sauce, and smoked paprika over medium heat. Stir for 2-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place salmon skin-side down and bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked.
  4. Brush cooled glaze over salmon and let rest for 3-5 minutes. Drizzle with Kewpie mayo and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is a foolproof crowd-pleaser and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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