SWEET STICKY SPICY GOCHUJANG BAKED SALMON (EASY RECIPE)

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides heat with fewer calories, while red pepper flakes are a budget-friendly option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a unique flavor, while brown sugar is more economical.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthier fish option, while tilapia is a more affordable alternative.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356°F).

Place a baking tray in the oven to heat up.

In a bowl, combine 1 heaped tablespoon of gochujang, 1.5 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and a shy tablespoon of honey to make the marinade.

Mix the marinade until it reaches a thick batter consistency, adding a few drops of water if it's too thick.

Pat the salmon tail dry with paper towel on both flesh and skin sides.

Drizzle oil over the skin of the salmon and coat it using your hand or a brush.

Remove the preheated tray from the oven and lay the salmon skin side down on it, ensuring it sizzles immediately.

Generously spoon or brush the marinade over the salmon, coating the whole surface.

Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Once baked, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, spring onion, and coriander.

Serve with rice and seaweed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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