Description
Quick garlic sriracha salmon delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in minutes. Home cooks can craft this spicy seafood dish with minimal ingredients and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound (250 g) salmon
- 4 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ pound (250 g) spaghetti or any pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsps sriracha sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F, ensuring rack is positioned in the center for even cooking. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Seasoning: Create a vibrant flavor profile by generously coating salmon with minced garlic, sriracha sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Massage seasonings into fish to maximize flavor absorption.
- Baking: Arrange seasoned salmon on a lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Roast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Finishing: Remove salmon from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute. Optionally drizzle additional sriracha sauce for extra heat and visual appeal.
- Plating: Transfer salmon to serving plates, garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions. Serve immediately alongside preferred side dishes like roasted vegetables or steamed rice.
Notes
- Prevent Pasta Sticking: Stir occasionally during boiling to ensure noodles don’t clump together and cook evenly.
- Preserve Pasta Water: Save starchy water as a secret weapon for creating smooth, silky sauce that clings perfectly to pasta.
- Garlic Caution: Sauté garlic gently to release flavor without burning, which can create bitter, unpleasant taste.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go to achieve optimal flavor profile without overpowering the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 572
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg