Description
Sweet Chili Garlic Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that combines the sweetness of chili sauce with the savory aroma of fresh garlic, delivering a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. This easy recipe features fresh salmon fillets coated in a luscious sweet chili garlic glaze, which caramelizes beautifully in the oven to create a satisfying meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish not only impresses guests but also provides a nutritious option packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a well-rounded meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice.
- Pour half the sauce over the salmon and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining sauce on top and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.- Adjust spice level by reducing sweet chili sauce if desired.- Pair with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.