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Gochujang Salmon Recipe (Broiled, Baked, or Air Fryer)

This gochujang salmon is bold, glossy, and packed with spicy-sweet flavor.It’s ready in about 20 minutes with broiled, baked, and air fryer options.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
  • ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced (garnish)
  • 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry using a paper towel. Line a baking sheet with foil and transfer salmon (skin side down) to prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang paste, fresh ginger, garlic powder, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to glaze salmon with gochujang sauce.

Broiled Gochujang Salmon

  • Preheat broiler and place the oven rack 6-8 inches away from broiler.
  • Broil salmon for 5-7 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Keep an eye on it. If it starts to burn or smoke, move it to a lower rack.
  • Let gochujang salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetable.

Baked Gochujang Salmon

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer prepared salmon fillets to a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on how large your fillets are), until salmon is cooked through with an opaque center. Salmon thickness varies, but aim for 4 to 6 minutes per half-inch of thickness.
  • You could also use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The USDA recommends a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F. at the thickest part of the fillet.

Air Fryer Gochujang Salmon

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F. Place prepared salmon fillets in air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, until salmon is cooked through with an opaque center.

Notes

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  • Pat salmon dry before adding the glaze. This helps the glaze stick and caramelize instead of sliding off or turning watery.
  • Watch closely if broiling. The honey in the glaze helps it caramelize, but it can burn quickly under high heat. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up.
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Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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