Description
A delicious and spicy salmon recipe with a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (5 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice until well combined.
- Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and generously brush with the glaze.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a caramelized appearance.
- For extra flavor, brush on more glaze halfway through baking.
- Serve hot, drizzled with remaining glaze alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust the level of gochujang based on your spice preference.
- For a complete meal, serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg