Description

This flavorful one-pan Gochujang Salmon is a quick and easy meal featuring spicy-sweet Korean chili paste, perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
Place salmon fillets on a lined or greased baking sheet.
Brush the gochujang mixture generously over each fillet.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

You can marinate the salmon in the sauce for 30 minutes beforehand for deeper flavor.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Adjust gochujang amount based on spice preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 310
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 75mg