Gochujang Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)
Spicy-sweet salmon with Korean chili paste glaze, ready in 25 minutes
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Salmon
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets (about 5-6 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Gochujang Glaze
05 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
10 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
→ For Serving
12 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
13 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
14 - Steamed rice, to serve (optional)
15 - Lime wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
04 - Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking tray. Brush generously with half of the gochujang glaze.
05 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
06 - Switch oven to broil. Brush salmon with remaining glaze and broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and slightly charred at edges.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze transforms from simple paste into sticky, caramelized magic in minutes
- Perfect for those nights when you want restaurant food without the restaurant effort
02 -
- Watch the broiler like a hawk, because that sugar in the glaze goes from perfect caramelized to burnt in about 30 seconds
- Patting the salmon completely dry is the difference between glaze that sticks and glaze that slides right off into a puddle
03 -
- Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so take it out 20 minutes before you start cooking
- If your glaze seems too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time until it is brushable but not runny