Description
A sticky, sweet, and spicy salmon recipe featuring a gochujang honey glaze that cooks quickly and delivers bold Korean BBQ flavors perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), fresh or thawed frozen, skin-on or skinless
- 3 tablespoons (45g) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons (42g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce, low-sodium preferred
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth and sticky. Set aside.
- Prep the salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with black pepper. Optionally, score the skin for crispiness.
- Sear the salmon (optional): Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes. Skip this step to save time.
- Glaze and bake: Transfer salmon to a baking sheet or keep in oven-safe skillet. Brush glaze generously over each fillet. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily. Halfway through, spoon more glaze over fillets to build a sticky, caramelized coating.
- Garnish and serve: Let salmon rest for 1-2 minutes after baking. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or a crisp salad.
Notes
Dry salmon thoroughly before glazing to ensure the glaze sticks well. Adjust gochujang quantity to control spice level. Watch the oven closely to prevent glaze from burning; lower temperature by 25°F if needed and extend cooking time. Extra glaze keeps well refrigerated for up to a week. Searing skin-side down longer yields crispier skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 34
Keywords: gochujang salmon, honey glazed salmon, Korean salmon recipe, spicy salmon, quick salmon dinner, weeknight salmon, sticky salmon glaze