Caramelized Vietnamese Salmon
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
243 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
Asian, Vietnamese, International
Caramelized Vietnamese Salmon
Report
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.
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon Cut into 4 fillets, fresh
- 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
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
Show Details
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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
