Description
A delicious and flavorful salmon dish with a spicy kick, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 6 oz. skinless salmon fillets
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tsp EACH salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
- 3/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce (like Mae Ploy)
- 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce, more or less to taste (like Sambal Oelek)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 large ripe yellow peaches, peeled and chopped (optional)
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup minced red onion (optional)
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- If using, prepare Peach Salsa by combining all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, set aside.
- Whisk all of the Firecracker Sauce ingredients together in a separate medium bowl, set aside.
- Whisk all of the flour and salmon seasonings together in a large shallow dish (like a pie plate). Pat the salmon dry, then dredge each piece in the mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Transfer to plate.
- Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of neutral oil in a large cast iron skillet (may also use nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and sear the first side until deeply golden, about 3 minutes. Flip over and sear the other side for 2 minutes.
- Pour the Firecracker Sauce over top. Bring to a simmer until the salmon is cooked to your liking (I recommend 130 degrees F on an instant read thermometer), about 2-3 minutes. Note: cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of salmon.
- Remove from heat and spoon the sauce over the salmon. Serve with Peach Salsa or garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Delicious served with rice.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the Firecracker Sauce according to your taste.
- For a healthier option, serve the salmon with a side of steamed vegetables.
- The Peach Salsa can be prepared a few hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg