Caramelized Vietnamese Salmon

Name: Caramelized Vietnamese Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh salmon; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 shallot; 2 Cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ginger; ¼ Cup brown sugar; 3 Tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
243 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian, Vietnamese, International

Caramelized Vietnamese Salmon

Iris Warren

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This Vietnamese Caramelized Salmon recipe delivers flaky, succulent salmon coated in a rich, savory-sweet caramel sauce. The fish is bathed in a fragrant mixture of fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger, creating a truly unforgettable dish. Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound fresh salmon Cut into 4 fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot
2 Cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
¼ Cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Sauté the shallot and ginger in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Add in the minced garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring until the brown sugar is dissolved and the caramelized sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes
Add the salmon skin side up and cook for 3 minutes, then flip over and cook for 3 more minutes. Baste the salmon with the sauce and continue to cook until the salmon reaches your desired doneness.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 1696mg (71%) Potassium 643mg (18%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 48IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	243kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	16g	5%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	1696mg	71%
Potassium	643mg	14%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	48IU	1%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	36mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%