Description
Succulent Garlic Sriracha Salmon brings bold Pacific Northwest flavors to weeknight dinners. Spicy, tangy marinade and quick roasting method ensure you have a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- 3 tbsps Sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk Sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, and ground ginger in a mixing bowl until smooth and uniform.
- Salmon Infusion: Thoroughly coat salmon fillets in the prepared marinade, then refrigerate in a sealed container for 30 minutes to 2 hours to enhance flavor absorption.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C), lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greasing to prevent sticking.
- Baking Process: Arrange marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, discarding any remaining marinade.
- Cooking and Finishing: Roast salmon for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily and appears fully opaque. Simultaneously, reduce reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to create a glossy glaze.
- Plating and Garnish: Transfer salmon to serving plates, drizzle with reduced marinade, and embellish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve alongside steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Limit marinating time to 2 hours maximum to prevent fish from becoming too acidic or mushy, which can happen with prolonged acid exposure.
- Check Salmon Doneness: Use a food thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F for safe consumption, avoiding dry or undercooked fish.
- Customize Heat Levels: Adjust Sriracha quantity based on personal spice tolerance, adding gradually to control the dish’s overall kick and flavor intensity.
- Skin-Side Technique: Keep salmon skin-side down during baking to lock in moisture and achieve a perfectly tender, flaky texture that separates easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg