Description
Korean Gochujang Salmon is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates your dining experience with its perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and umami. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms fresh salmon fillets into a culinary masterpiece glazed with a luscious gochujang sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp Korean gochujang paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang paste, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the marinated salmon skin-side down. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg