Description
This Spicy Korean Salmon is a flavorful dish that combines savory and sweet elements with a touch of heat from gochujang. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp Korean gochujang paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix gochujang paste, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- Arrange the marinated salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade over the salmon before serving and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For an extra kick, serve with additional gochujang on the side.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg