Description
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring salmon fillets coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet gochujang and honey glaze, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6oz each)
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the glaze.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to create a golden crust.
- Flip the salmon gently. Brush a generous layer of the glaze over the top of each fillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the glaze to bubble and caramelize. Add a splash of water if the glaze looks too dark.
- Check for doneness; salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Transfer salmon to plates, drizzle with extra glaze from the pan, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
Ensure salmon is patted dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Watch the heat closely as the sugar in the honey and gochujang can burn quickly; reduce to medium-low once flipped. You can substitute shrimp or tofu for a different protein. Serve with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 25
Keywords: gochujang salmon, honey glazed salmon, quick dinner, weeknight meals, Korean fish recipe, easy seafood, 15 minute meals