Description
Sweet Chili Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that transforms simple salmon fillets into a flavor-packed meal in under 30 minutes. Coated with a sweet and spicy chili glaze, this recipe balances rich, buttery salmon with a refreshing kick. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and seasonal vegetables, making it a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and pour half of the glaze over them. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork, basting with additional glaze halfway through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the glaze. Use soft corn tortillas to serve in tacos with avocado and shredded cabbage for a fun twist.