Description
Spicy firecracker salmon ignites taste buds with its irresistible blend of sweet, tangy, and heat-packed flavors. Quick weeknight dinner becomes a culinary adventure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce (such as Heinz)
- 12 teaspoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon paprika (mild, smoky, or spicy)
- A pinch of crushed red chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending minced garlic, ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes, and sriracha in a shallow mixing vessel until ingredients meld harmoniously.
- Sprinkle salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika, then immerse completely in the prepared marinade, ensuring thorough coating.
- Refrigerate the marinated salmon, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply for a minimum of two hours, or ideally overnight for maximum taste infusion.
- Ignite the oven to 370F (190C), preparing for a robust cooking process.
- Select an oven-proof skillet and warm a thin layer of oil over medium flame.
- Carefully place marinated salmon fillets into the heated skillet, searing each side for 2-3 minutes to create a tantalizingly crisp exterior.
- Seamlessly transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, roasting for 8-10 minutes until fish flakes effortlessly with gentle fork pressure.
- Remove salmon from oven and delicately garnish with freshly chopped chives.
- Serve immediately while the firecracker salmon remains piping hot, radiating its complex, spicy essence.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili sauce and red chili flakes for personalized spice tolerance.
- Swap salmon with tofu or chicken for alternative protein options that work beautifully with this marinade.
- Enhance marinade absorption by gently scoring salmon skin before marinating, allowing deeper flavor penetration.
- Prevent fish from sticking by using a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or ensuring pan is properly oiled before searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg