Description
Firecracker Salmon is a delicious and spicy dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a flavorful sauce, perfect for grilling or baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 ripe peach, diced (for optional salsa)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (for optional salsa)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (for optional salsa)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for optional salsa)
- Salt to taste (for optional salsa)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and lime juice to create the sauce.
- Place the salmon fillets on the grill or in a baking dish. Brush the sauce generously over the top of each fillet.
- Grill the salmon for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. If baking, cook for about 12-15 minutes, basting with the sauce halfway through.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the optional peach salsa by combining diced peach, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with the peach salsa, if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, try adding a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
- Substitute the peach salsa with mango or pineapple salsa for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg