5.0 from 9 votes
Sweet and Spicy Salmon
The easy sweet and spicy glaze takes this simple salmon recipe over the top. Use fatty Atlantic salmon for this simple Pan-Asian recipe and top with fresh cilantro, scallions, peanuts and sesame seeds. A squeeze of lime makes it irresistible.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets preferably Atlantic salmon
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
- ¾ tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- prinkle salt and pepper to season fish
FOR GARNISH:
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
MAKE THE SRIRACHA GLAZE:
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sweet chile sauce and sriracha. Whisk to combine.
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FOR THE SALMON:
- Slice the salmon filets into 4 equal sized slices. Pat the fish dry with paper towels and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When the butter starts to foam and get bubbly add the salmon filets and sear on one side for 1 minute. Flip the fish and brush with glaze.
- Sear for one minute, then flip again and brush each fillet with more glaze. Remove from heat. (Note: I like to keep the center of the fish rare. If you prefer it cooked all the way through, continue to cook and glaze the fish until you get to the doneness you prefer.)
- Transfer the fish to a serving platter or plates and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, scallions, peanuts and fresh cilantro. Squeeze a lime wedge over the salmon.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
684mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.