Description
This Gochujang Salmon recipe is a flavorful and spicy twist on traditional salmon dishes. The gochujang glaze adds a delicious kick to perfectly cooked salmon fillets, making it a must-try for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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Gochujang Glaze:
- 3–4 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salmon:
- 4 6-8 ounce salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, combine gochujang, garlic, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk well.
- Season the salmon: Pat dry the salmon fillets, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the salmon: Heat oil in a skillet, sear salmon skin-side down for 3 minutes.
- Glaze and roast: Brush salmon with the gochujang glaze, then roast in the oven until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Rest and garnish: Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Cooking temperatures for salmon: Medium-Rare (125-130°F), Medium (135-140°F), Well-Done (145°F+)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 323 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 94mg
