Firecracker Salmon Recipe
Firecracker Salmon is a mouthwatering dish featuring crispy seared salmon fillets drizzled with a spicy-sweet Asian-inspired firecracker sauce. The perfect balance of heat and sweet, this recipe is sure to impress.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
SALMON
- 5 6 oz. skinless salmon fillets
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)
FIRECRACKER SAUCE
- 3/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce (like Mae Ploy)
- 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce (like Sambal Oelek)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
PEACH SALSA (optional)
- 2 large ripe yellow peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
- If using, prepare Peach Salsa: Combine all Peach Salsa ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Prepare Firecracker Sauce: Whisk together all Firecracker Sauce ingredients in a separate medium bowl and set aside.
- Dredge Salmon: In a large shallow dish, whisk together flour and salmon seasonings. Pat salmon dry, then coat each piece with the mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Transfer to a plate.
- Sear Salmon: Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
- Add Sauce: Pour Firecracker Sauce over salmon. Simmer until salmon reaches 130°F, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from heat and spoon sauce over salmon. Serve with Peach Salsa or garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy with rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Firecracker Salmon, Asian Salmon Recipe, Spicy Salmon Dish