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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My husband & I enjoyed this very much, flavorful, easy to prepare, few ingredients.
Loved this salmon. It was tender and full of flavor and SO easy to make it. My husband said it was the best salmon I have ever made. Winner for sure!
Jen,
This recipe is absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD! We have it at least once a week, either on shrimp or salmon (which we grill). It’s so easy and the ingredients go together great! Thank you, thank you!
This is by far my all time favorite salmon dish. Every time I serve it I get rave reviews from my guests. It sets the bar so high that even restaurant cooked salmons don’t compare. It is easy to make and looks like you’ve spent hours on it. I don’t even normally like fish!!!!
This salmon turned out really well. Even my sort of fussy eater raved about it. Thanks for creating such yummy and easy meals.
I love salmon so much, I don’t think I’ve ever disliked a salmon recipe. But this one was great as well.
It was amazing as all the recipes I’ve tried from this blog. The only change I’ve made was preparing the Tai chili sauce myself from a recipe is n internet, as I didn’t have at home. It was great, we ate it with the quinoa and herbs salad. Thanks for such great recipes
I put the freshly frozen salmon steaks in marinade 2 days ago & wasn’t able to cook them. Should I throw away or try cooking now?
They’ve been properly refrigerated…
Hi Laurie, I would try cooking them as soon as possible. Hope they turn out 🙂
Thank you Jenn! I broiled the salmon after 3 days in marinade, and it was delicious!!
I will make it again and not marinade for so long(!), but very pleased it turned out after all. Your recipes are delicious!!
So glad it turned out, Laurie!
Has anyone tried baking this instead of broiling it? I ask because I’d like to make this but many in my family prefer salmon ‘well’ done and I’m wondering if this would be the way to go or if it would burn the glaze…. Thanks in advance
Hi Maria, I would bake it first to your desired doneness, then just flash it under the broiler to brown the glaze if necessary.
Thank you so much! Will be giving a try this weekend!
I stopped eating salmon, because I couldn’t find a simple but delicious go-to recipe. My journey has ended. This recipe is AMAZING!
I only have one qustion: how long can I safely marinate beyond the 1-hour suggested time?
Glad you enjoyed, Cynthia. I’d say you could marinate a few hours without the flavor becoming too overpowering.