Korean-Inspired Gochujang Salmon: Quick and Flavorful Bliss

Elevate your dinner with this Korean-Inspired Gochujang Salmon that's quick, flavorful, and packed with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon skin-on preferred
2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Gochujang Glaze

3 tablespoons Gochujang for milder flavor, use less spicy
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil reduce for milder aroma
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
2 tablespoons Honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon Mirin or mix of rice vinegar and sugar
1 tablespoon Grated Ginger fresh preferred

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Green Onion finely chopped, optional

Equipment

oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
brush or spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) while preparing the ingredients.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or brush it with olive oil.
Drizzle olive oil over the salmon fillets; season with salt and black pepper.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes.
While the salmon is baking, mix gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, mirin, and grated ginger in a bowl.
After baking, brush the salmon fillets with the gochujang glaze.
Broil the salmon for 5-7 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Garnish with green onions if desired and serve immediately with jasmine rice and veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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