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salmon in sweet chili sauce

Salmon in Sweet Chili Sauce

Anna Chwistek
A delicious combination of sweet, spicy, and garlicky flavors made in only one skillet. Super easy to prepare and ready in just 20 minutes. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll create a dish bursting with incredible flavors.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Fish | Seafood
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 308 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ¾ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • juice from ½ lime
  • red chili flakes for serving
  • chopped cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get your prep done before you start cookling. Pat the salmon fillets dry, season bot sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Grate the garlic cloves and chop the cilantro leaves.
  • Heat oil and butter over medium high in a nonstick skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, while stirring constantly. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce and sesame oil. Cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add sweet chili sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in lime juice and return the salmon fillets to the skillet. Simmer for 3 minutes or until the salmon is heated through and the sauce is sticky.
  • Finish off with red chili flakes and cilantro. Serve with steamed rice and your prefered vegetables. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 864mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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