Firecracker Salmon

Source : In A Shallow Bowl Whisk Together The Minced Garlic Minced Ginger Olive Oil Soy Sauce Chili Sauce Brown Sugar Red Chili Flakes And Sriracha To Com...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : October 3, 2026

Step:

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes and sriracha to combine.

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  2. Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.

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  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).

  4. Preheat oven to 370F (190C). Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.

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  5. Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides, undisturbed, to get nice crust. (You may need to sear in batches depending on the size of your skillet.)

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  6. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.

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  7. Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish.
    Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.

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  8. Serve warm with chopped chives.

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Ingredients

  1. 1 tsp minced garlic
  2. 1/2 tsp minced ginger
  3. 1 tbsp olive oil
  4. 1 tbsp low sodium low soy sauce
  5. 2 tbsp Heinz chili sauce (substitute with Buffalo sauce or hot sauce to suit your heat preference)
  6. 1 tsp brown sugar (or brown sugar substitute) -- OPTIONAL
  7. Pinch crushed red chili flakes
  8. 1-2 tsp sriracha (adjust to suit your heat preference)
  9. 4 skin off salmon fillets
  10. to taste Salt and pepper
  11. 1/2 tsp paprika (mild, smoky or spicy)
  12. 1/4 cup chives or green onions chopped

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