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Firecracker Salmon: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Sauce!

Firecracker Salmon is a delicious and spicy dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a flavorful sauce, perfect for grilling or baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 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.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and lime juice to create the sauce.
  4. Place the salmon fillets on the grill or in a baking dish. Brush the sauce generously over the top of each fillet.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 12g

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.

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