Make this flavorful salmon with a spicy, sweet glaze using Gochujang and honey. This recipe is fast enough for a weeknight meal.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Korean Fusion
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the glaze.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush about half of the Gochujang glaze evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the remaining glaze over the salmon.
Remove from the oven. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
To adjust the spice level, reduce the amount of Gochujang or add a little extra honey.
If you prefer pan-searing, cook the salmon skin-side down in the vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, then flip, brush with glaze, and cook for another 3-5 minutes, basting frequently.