Sweet Chili Salmon
This Thai-inspired Sweet Chili Salmon features juicy, tender fillets baked in a sticky-sweet chili glaze, then finished with fresh lime and herbs. It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into 4 pieces
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce (or more, to taste)
- For serving: lime juice, jasmine rice, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Place the salmon pieces skin-side down on the prepared sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of sweet chili sauce over each fillet (use more if desired).
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Add 1–2 minutes if fillets are thicker than 1 inch.
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lime juice over the salmon.
- Serve immediately with jasmine rice, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds, if using.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on fillet thickness to avoid overcooking.
- Use store-bought or homemade sweet chili sauce.
- Add sriracha or chili paste to increase heat.
- Leftover salmon can be enjoyed cold over salad the next day.
- Try with other fish like halibut or sea bass for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (with sauce, without rice or toppings)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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