Description
Firecracker salmon brings explosive Pacific Northwest flavors to dinner tables with a spicy-sweet glaze that dances across perfectly seared fish. Crisp peppers and zesty sauce create an unforgettable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to a sizzling 400F (200C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Craft a vibrant marinade by blending soy sauce, honey, aromatic garlic, and fiery red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Carefully lay salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, generously coating them with half of the zesty marinade.
- Allow the salmon to absorb the flavors by marinating for a minimum of 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it develops a golden exterior and becomes delicately flaky.
- During the final five minutes of cooking, brush the remaining marinade over the fillets to intensify the flavor profile.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly sliced green onions for a crisp, aromatic garnish.
- Transfer to serving plates and enjoy the spicy, caramelized salmon immediately while hot.
Notes
- Marinate your salmon for maximum flavor absorption by letting it sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, allowing the spicy and sweet notes to penetrate deeply.
- Adjust heat levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes, catering to different spice tolerances without compromising the dish’s vibrant profile.
- Choose high-quality, fresh salmon with firm flesh and minimal odor to ensure the best texture and taste in your final firecracker creation.
- Pat salmon dry before marinating to help the sauce adhere better and create a more intense, caramelized exterior during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg