Sweet 'n' Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon

Sweet 'n' Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon

4 servings
This is one of my favorite ways to prepare salmon. The marinade in this recipe is the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and savory—in fact, I also love to use it with steaks or chicken. The Sriracha sauce (aka rooster sauce) is a must, and you can find it in the Asian section of most supermarkets.

Ingredients

  • reduced-sodium soy sauce
    ¼ c
  • honey
    2 tbsp
  • rice vinegar
    1 tbsp
  • Sriracha sauce (or
    1 tbsp
  • fresh ginger
    1 tbsp
  • garlic
    1 tbsp
  • wild salmon fillet

    cut into 4 pieces, 4-ounce

    1 lb
  • sesame oil
    1 ½ tsp
  • scallions

    for garnish

    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    In a 1-gallon zip-top plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, Sriracha, ginger, and garlic. Add the salmon, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours, turning the fish once.

  2. 2

    Remove the salmon from the bag, reserving the marinade. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Rotate the pan to coat the bottom evenly and add the salmon. Cook until one side of the fish is browned, about 2 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook until the other side browns, 2 more minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the reserved marinade. Cover and cook until the fish is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Place a piece of salmon on each of 4 serving plates and sprinkle with the scallions.

Sweet 'n' Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon

Sweet 'n' Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon

4 servings

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About this Recipe

Sweet 'n' Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon: Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal

Elevate your dinner routine with this incredibly flavorful Sweet 'n' Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon. This easy weeknight meal transforms simple salmon fillets into an extraordinary dish, boasting an irresistible marinade that perfectly balances heat, sweetness, and savory notes. If you love bold, Asian-inspired flavors, this recipe is for you!

The magic truly lies in the Sriracha glaze. Crafted with aromatic fresh ginger and minced garlic, tangy rice vinegar, sweet honey, and the unmistakable kick of Sriracha sauce (the iconic "rooster sauce"), it creates a robust flavor profile that clings beautifully to the fish. This marinade is so good, you'll find yourself wanting to use it on everything – it's fantastic with chicken or steak too!

Cooking this salmon is a breeze. A quick sear in a hot pan (using a touch of sesame oil for extra depth) delivers a wonderfully flaky interior and a beautifully caramelized exterior. The result is a stunning main course that feels gourmet but comes together with minimal effort, making it ideal for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner after a busy day.

To make this recipe gluten-free, simply swap reduced-sodium soy sauce for tamari. It's also naturally dairy-free, catering to a variety of dietary needs. Serve your vibrant Sriracha-Glazed Salmon over steamed jasmine rice, alongside some sautéed bok choy, or with a crisp cucumber salad for a complete and utterly delicious meal that's sure to impress.

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