Description
Sweet Chili Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that expertly balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it a fantastic choice for any meal. This recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a homemade sweet chili sauce, infused with garlic and zesty lime juice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Pair it with steamed rice or grilled vegetables for a nutritious and delicious meal that delivers on taste and health benefits—thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and generously brush the sauce mixture on both sides.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with sliced green onions, and drizzle with any remaining sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg