Description
This Korean Gochujang Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that features tender salmon fillets glazed in a spicy, sweet, and savory gochujang sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or an impressive meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets
- 2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for searing)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, garlic, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pat the salmon dry and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for about 3 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Brush the glaze over the flesh side of the salmon while searing.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8–10 minutes, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125–135°F.
- Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Substitute honey with brown sugar for a deeper sweetness.
- Use lemon juice if lime is unavailable.
- Top with toasted nuts like peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.
- Serve with rice, noodles, stir-fried vegetables, or salad bowls.
- Reduce gochujang and skip red pepper flakes for a milder version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing and Roasting
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
