Description
This Chili Maple Glazed Salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it an easy and delicious main course. With tender salmon fillets glazed in a zesty chili-maple sauce, this dish is both quick to prepare and packed with Asian-inspired flavors. It pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Chili Maple Glaze
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined, forming the chili maple glaze.
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering but not smoking, preparing the pan for searing.
- Cook salmon skin-side down: Add the salmon fillets to the skillet skin-side down. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the skin to crisp up nicely and the salmon to cook about halfway through.
- Flip and glaze: Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and pour the chili maple glaze over them. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, occasionally spooning the glaze on top to create a flavorful, sticky coating.
- Check doneness and rest: Cook until the salmon is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the skillet from heat and let the salmon rest for 1 to 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the salmon to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately alongside your preferred sides.
Notes
- You can bake the salmon at 400°F for 12-15 minutes if you prefer not to pan-sear it.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the chili garlic sauce according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
