Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze

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Marinated in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger, this broiled salmon makes a super-easy weeknight dinner.

Broiled salmon with Thai sweet chili glaze on a plate.

In this super-easy weeknight recipe, salmon fillets are quickly marinated in Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and ginger, then broiled to achieve a luscious caramelized finish. While this dish is undeniably easy to prepare, the flavors are anything but ordinary. Thai sweet chili sauce, a delicious blend of red chilies, vinegar, sugar, and garlic, has a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the rich salmon perfectly. This sauce is one of the best condiments to keep in your kitchen. For more ways to use it, try my Thai-style sweet red chili shrimp or use it as a dipping sauce for Asian appetizers like spring rolls or crispy coconut shrimp.

Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze

Marinated in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger, this broiled salmon makes a super-easy weeknight dinner.

Servings: 4
Total Time: 30 Minutes, plus 1 hour to marinate

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds (or four 6-ounce pieces) salmon, skin on or off
  • 6 tablespoons Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (best quality, such as Mae Ploy or Thai Kitchen)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger (see note)
  • 2 scallions, green parts only, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. Set the oven rack 5-6 inches from the top and preheat the broiler.
  2. Make the marinade by combining the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger in a shallow baking dish. Spoon ¼ cup of the marinade into a small dish and set aside (this will be the sauce for the cooked fish). Add the salmon fillets, skin side up, to the remaining marinade and marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.
  3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the salmon fillets to the prepared baking sheet, skin side down, and drizzle a bit of the marinade over top. Go easy -- you don't want it to pool too much on the baking sheet because it will burn in the oven. Broil the salmon for 6-10 minutes, or until browned in spots and almost opaque in the center. Transfer the salmon to a serving platter and pour the reserved sauce over top. Garnish with scallions and serve.
  4. Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.

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Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (4 servings)
  • Calories: 391
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Sodium: 1108mg
  • Cholesterol: 94mg

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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

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Comments

  • Perfectly cooked salmon in just minutes. Love that sweet chili sauce.

  • I made this the other night. I added pressed garlic & it was wonderful. Hubby really liked it. I will definitely make this again.

  • This sounds wonderful! next time I see salmon on sale, I am making this!

  • A great recipe to entertain with. Very yummy and it seems to impress guests! My mom, who does not particularly care for salmon, even liked it.

  • WOW. Can’t wait to try. Love me sweet chili sauce anyway…glad to see it used in a good recipe.

    • — Jackie Gaskins
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  • This is a great and delicious dinner for me to make when I’m short on time. Thanks for another great recipe!

  • I was looking for a salmon recipe for dinner, my husband does not care for seafood, but WE are trying to eat healthier 🙂 Needless to say, it was delicious !!! My Hubby gobbled it up, ask for seconds, then thirds !!! Now we are working on portion control ! Thank You. I love your recipes !!!

  • The salmon was a little on the sweet side when we made this recipe, next time I would try a different sweet chili glaze – more emphasis on the chili. Still, a simple, quick and great recipe!

  • Fabulous, and reduced the extra marinade and drizzled over broccoli.

  • This recipe is equal parts easy and tasty. I have made it a few times now and it never disappoints. Its great for a night when one is running late. Grab some fish on the way home and presto-dinner in no time. So yummy.

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