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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Made this for my family and they absolutely loved it. Jenn you are my go to for easy restaurant quality recipes. So happy I found one of your recipes on Pinterest.
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Do I broil on high or low?
Hi Elyssa, I would broil on high. Enjoy!
This is an easy, delicious recipe that has become a weekly favorite for me. The only changes I make are to use ginger in a tube (much easier, you can get it in the fresh produce section of most grocery stores) and I added a tablespoon of sriracha for some heat. Pair it with some jasmine rice and a veggie and you have a perfect meal. Thank you!
Delicious, easy, looks great……always comes out perfectly……my new company dish for fish lovers. Thanks for all of your terrific recipes, you make cooking and entertaining enjoyable!!
Family fav! Even the kids love it. IF we have leftovers, it’s also great leftover
This was a nice change for our weekly Salmon. The glaze is very flavorful and has all the ingredients on hand. Thx
Hi was this fresh salmon and cooking for 10 mins is the fish well done?
Hi Janice, 10 minutes is all it takes. Enjoy!
Hi Jenn, Could I pair this with your Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette or would it compete or clash too much flavor-wise?
Hi Diane! I think it’d clash – I’d recommend this cedar plank salmon or the one in my book. If you don’t have a grill, you can make it in your oven (here’s how). Hope that helps. 🙂
So helpful, as always, Jenn. Thanks a million!
Low sodium soy sauce or regular?
Hi Asra, I use regular soy sauce here, but low-sodium is fine as well. Hope you enjoy!
I made this last night and it was amazing! I also made the suggested side of jasmine rice to go with it, and served the salmon on top. Love that it has so few ingredients, took very little time to cook, and was absolutely delicious! It will definitely become a regular recipe for us!
Would this go well with your Thai Quinoa Salad with Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette or would the sauce be too much competition with the Quinoa Salad?
I think it’d work, Libby — you might just go a little lighter on the reserved sauce (or hold it completely).
Thanks! I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Made this a couple nights ago for my family. Was outstanding being done as recipe calls for. I could also see kicking it up a bit heat wise like other reviews stated but i wanted to make it as listed the first and wasn’t disappointed.