Description
This Gochujang Salmon recipe is a flavorful and easy way to prepare salmon with a Korean twist. The spicy-sweet gochujang glaze gives the salmon a delicious kick, while the sesame seeds and green onions add a nice finish.
Ingredients
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For the 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)
For the 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 Gochujang Glaze: In a bowl, combine gochujang, garlic, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk well and set aside.
- Season and Sear the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet, sear the salmon skin-side down for 3 minutes, brushing with the gochujang glaze.
- Roast the Salmon: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cooking temperatures for salmon: Medium-Rare Salmon 125-130 degrees F, Medium Salmon 135-140 degrees F, Well-Done Salmon 145 degrees F+
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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
