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overhead view of a partially eaten serving of firecracker salmon on a white plate with green beans and a fork.
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5 from 3 votes

Firecracker Salmon Recipe

This firecracker salmon is sweet, tangy, spicy, and so crispy! It'll turn salmon haters into salmon lovers, I guarantee it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinade Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillets skin on or off
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • Minced fresh chives optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sriracha, red pepper flakes, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    firecracker marinade in a small glass bowl.
  • Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish, skin side down if it is skin-on, and pour the marinade over the salmon, making sure it is well coated. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    2 pounds salmon fillets
    4 raw salmon fillets marinating in a white baking pan.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3 minutes on each side, or until a crust has formed.
    4 salmon fillets cooking in a frying pan.
  • Pour the marinade into the pan and bring to a boil. Simmer until your salmon is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
    firecracker salmon fillets cooking in a frying pan.
  • Serve sprinkled with fresh chives.
    Minced fresh chives

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Notes

Storage: Store firecracker salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 1187mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg