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 mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228kcal
- 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)
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
- 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.
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