Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze
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Marinated in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger, this broiled salmon makes a super-easy weeknight dinner.
In this super-easy weeknight recipe, salmon fillets are quickly marinated in Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and ginger, then broiled to achieve a luscious caramelized finish. While this dish is undeniably easy to prepare, the flavors are anything but ordinary. Thai sweet chili sauce, a delicious blend of red chilies, vinegar, sugar, and garlic, has a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the rich salmon perfectly. This sauce is one of the best condiments to keep in your kitchen. For more ways to use it, try my Thai-style sweet red chili shrimp or use it as a dipping sauce for Asian appetizers like spring rolls or crispy coconut shrimp.
Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze
Marinated in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger, this broiled salmon makes a super-easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds (or four 6-ounce pieces) salmon, skin on or off
- 6 tablespoons Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (best quality, such as Mae Ploy or Thai Kitchen)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger (see note)
- 2 scallions, green parts only, finely sliced
Instructions
- Set the oven rack 5-6 inches from the top and preheat the broiler.
- Make the marinade by combining the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger in a shallow baking dish. Spoon ¼ cup of the marinade into a small dish and set aside (this will be the sauce for the cooked fish). Add the salmon fillets, skin side up, to the remaining marinade and marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the salmon fillets to the prepared baking sheet, skin side down, and drizzle a bit of the marinade over top. Go easy -- you don't want it to pool too much on the baking sheet because it will burn in the oven. Broil the salmon for 6-10 minutes, or until browned in spots and almost opaque in the center. Transfer the salmon to a serving platter and pour the reserved sauce over top. Garnish with scallions and serve.
- Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.
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Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 391
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Sugar: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Sodium: 1108mg
- Cholesterol: 94mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Hi Jen! Ran across this looking for a salmon recipe. (BTW-We love your Thai Style Ginger & Sweet Red Chili Shrimp recipe!) Can this be grilled? Or is it best broiled? Also, do you have a suggestion for a salad to go with this? Thanks!!
Hi Kathy, Yes, you can definitely grill it if you prefer. And I think the dish would pair nicely with this Thai Cucumber Salad.
I bought the smallest size salmon at Costco and then cut it into pieces and made a couple of Jenn’s salmon recipes this week. This recipe is gold! Perfect to throw together at the end of a long day. Walked in the door and marinated it right away, then threw it in the oven an hour later – it was so so simple, but the flavors were not basic. Delicious recipe! You don’t need to change a thing. Definitely will be making this one regularly now. I really can’t believe a recipe can be so darn easy but so good and even good for you!
Simple, but delish. Even my little boys love it!
I made this last night and it was so good, there were no leftovers :(. This will be added to the weekly rotation.
Amazing recipe! I need to make this again soon. I usually like plain salmon, and tried this because I had all the ingredients. Served it with plain jasmine rice and broccoli. So easy and delicious! I would definitely serve this for company, too.
Delicious, fast, and couldn’t be easier. This salmon is great with Basmati rice and a quick stir fry of carrots and snow peas. I’ve made at least a dozen of your recipes, Jenn, and have never been disappointed.
Made 6 pieces last night and doubled the sauce, served over jasmine rice with oven roasted asparagus…heavenly dinner. First course was an arugula saled with orange wedges, sliced red onion and a spicy peanut dressing garnished with peanuts. My guests raved. Thanks Jenn and I preordered two copies of your cookbook from Amazon.
So glad it was a hit, Carol. And thank you so much for your support with the book – I appreciate it! ❤️
Hi Jenn. Can I make this with another kind of fish? I have Perch fillet at the moment.
Sure Maria, I think that pretty much any fish would work for this recipe. Hope you enjoy!
I have not tried the recipe yet. Do you have a suggestion for reducing the sodium in the sauce for those watching their salt intake. Thank you, Love your recipes!
Hi Lisa, both soy sauce and Thai sweet chili sauce are pretty high in sodium. You can use reduced-sodium soy sauce. As far as I know, there isn’t a reduced-sodium sweet chili sauce, though.
This is my go-to salmon recipe. So easy and delicious. I like to pair the salmon with rice noodles topped with the extra marinade or some sauteed bok choy
Had this for dinner with some roasted Asparagus on a bed of fried Soba Noodles. The Salmon was such a fast and easy meal. when buying your Salmon, I prefer the fresh Sockeye for taste. Next time I will double the Sauce and add something for Heat. Also watch your fish as its easy to overcook. Start with the shortest and add a min or 2 if necessary. This is really and my guests will love it.