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Sweet and Spicy Asian Salmon with Blueberry Pineapple Salsa

This Asian Salmon recipe is sweet and spicy, tender, juicy and packed with flavor from a marinade that doubles as the Asian glaze - NO DOUBLE WORK; and my favorite part - it's complemented by bright, refreshing  Blueberry Salsa! This Asian Salmon recipe is easy, healthy and makes a fabulous every day dinner but is crazy delicious enough for company!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
49 mins
Servings: 3 -4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon fillets
Sweet and Spicy Marinade/Sauce
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup less sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce/Sriracha
  • 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp EACH ground ginger, pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Easy Blueberry Pineapple Salsa
  • 6 ounces blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves, melted

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together all of the marinade/sauce ingredients EXCEPT for the cornstarch. Add 1/3 cup of marinade to a freezer bag with salmon. Reserve the rest. Marinate salmon at room temperature for 60 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the salsa by tossing all the salsa ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Refrigerate.
OVEN DIRECTIONS:
  1. When ready to cook, heat oven to 425°F. Heat 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil in a nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat (you may use a regular nonstick skillet and transfer fish to a baking pan lined with foil after searing). Pat salmon dry and add salmon to skillet; sear for 1-2 minutes per side. When well browned on each side, transfer the skillet to the oven.
  2. Roast until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 135°F and is slightly firm to the touch, about 4 to 7 min, depending on thickness. Remove salmon to a plate, and tent with foil while you prepare the sauce.
GRILL DIRECTIONS
  1. Lightly grease grill and heat grill to medium heat. Pat salmon dry. (If salmon has skin, remove skin after grilling). Grill, uncovered, for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork. Turn the fish once halfway through grilling. When done, remove from grill and let rest while you prepare the sauce.
SAUCE
  1. Whisk in 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to the reserved marinade/sauce, then transfer the sauce to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened. Spoon the sauce over the fish then top with the salsa.