Spicy Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce to taste
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
- Pinch of crushed red chili flakes
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha adjust to heat preference
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper to season
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Instructions
- Whisk together sauce ingredients: In a shallow bowl, combine garlic, ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes, and sriracha.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat each fillet in the marinade and let it sit covered in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
- Set your oven to 370°F and warm an oven-proof skillet with a drizzle of oil over medium heat.
- Cook salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until a crust forms. Work in batches if needed, then transfer all fillets back to the skillet or a baking dish.
- Place the skillet or baking dish in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Serve the salmon warm, garnished with chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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