Description
This Baked Salmon with Sweet Chili Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors wrapped around tender, flaky salmon. The sticky glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an easy dinner recipe that tastes restaurant-quality with minimal effort. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner, healthy seafood meal, easy dinner ideas, or flavorful food ideas for guests, this baked salmon recipe delivers every time. Served with rice, vegetables, or salad, it’s a satisfying dish that comes together fast while still feeling special.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped basil or green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin-side down on the prepared tray.
3. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
4. Season the salmon with salt and black pepper on all sides.
5. Brush the sweet chili glaze generously over the salmon fillets, coating the tops and sides evenly.
6. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
7. For extra caramelization, broil the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes while watching carefully to avoid burning.
8. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for several minutes.
9. Garnish with basil, green onions, and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry before adding the glaze so the sauce caramelizes properly during baking.
Avoid overcooking the salmon to keep it moist and flaky.
For extra flavor, reserve a small portion of sauce separately for drizzling after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg