Description
Firecracker Salmon is a vibrant dish that will ignite your taste buds with its perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent salmon fillets marinated in a delicious glaze, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a satisfying meal after a long day. With its stunning orange hue and mouthwatering aroma, Firecracker Salmon guarantees to be the star of your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and pour half of the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until flaky and golden brown.
- Five minutes before finishing, baste with the remaining marinade for extra flavor.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, substitute honey with maple syrup. - Experiment with spices like paprika or chili powder for different flavor profiles. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.