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sweet and spicy glazed salmon fillets on white rice with green onion garnish

Sweet and Spicy Salmon Weeknight Dinner

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Tender salmon glazed in a balanced sweet and spicy sauce for a fast, comforting, and flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 1 1/2 lb salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Sweet and Spicy Sauce

  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce use low sodium if preferred
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

For Serving

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season salmon with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook salmon until flaky. Remove and set aside.
  • Whisk together honey, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar.
  • Simmer the sauce in the skillet until slightly thickened.
  • Return salmon to the skillet and glaze with sauce.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and spice to taste. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
Keyword easy salmon recipe, salmon weeknight dinner, sweet and spicy salmon