Firecracker Salmon
Firecracker Salmon. Firecracker smothered salmon is one of the tastiest seafood dinners you will make. Sweet and salty with a hint of spice — our addictive firecracker sauce pairs beautifully with fresh salmon fillets. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, this salmon recipe is so simple to make. Place salmon filets in a medium, nonporous glass dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut oil, soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil and salt. To cook Firecracker Salmon you need 12 ingredients and 8 steps quickly.
The ingredients needed to make Firecracker Salmon:
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1 tsp of minced garlic
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1/2 tsp of minced ginger
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1 tbsp of olive oil
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1 tbsp of low sodium low soy sauce
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2 tbsp of Heinz chili sauce (substitute with Buffalo sauce or hot sauce to suit your heat preference)
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1 tsp of brown sugar (or brown sugar substitute) — OPTIONAL
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Pinch of crushed red chili flakes
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1-2 tsp of sriracha (adjust to suit your heat preference)
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4 of skin off salmon fillets
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to taste of Salt and pepper
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1/2 tsp of paprika (mild, smoky or spicy)
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1/4 cup of chives or green onions chopped
Steps to make Firecracker Salmon:
- 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.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).
- Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C). Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.
- 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.)
- Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.
- Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
- Serve warm with chopped chives.
Whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, dried crushed red pepper, ground ginger, sesame oil, table salt, and onion powder. Firecracker Baked Salmon has a sweet and spicy glaze made from brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha sauce. Drain salmon, discarding marinade in bag. Place salmon skin side down on a greased grill rack. Firecracker Salmon and Cauliflower Rice Recipe!
