SWEET CHILLI LIME HERB SALMON

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Homemade chili sauce can reduce sugar content.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is a more budget-friendly fish option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce.

Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the mixture.

Season salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Brush the marinade over the salmon fillets generously.

Let the salmon marinate for at least 15 minutes.

If grilling, lightly oil the grill grates.

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the grill.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until cooked through.

If baking, place marinated salmon on a lined baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, and lime zest.

Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens