Sweet Chili Salmon
This Sweet Chili Salmon recipe is brushed with a sweet and savory glaze of Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger, then broiled in under 10 minutes to tender, flaky perfection. Fast, delicious, easy dinner. Great meal idea for busy weeknights and weekend entertaining.
For more easy salmon recipes, try Blackened Baked Salmon and Bourbon BBQ Salmon next!
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Broiled salmon with sweet chili glaze is our new dinnertime favorite. The quick, easy glaze mixes up in minutes, and the salmon broils in under 10 minutes -just enough time to steam green beans in the microwave!
The fish comes out tender and flaky, with a caramelized glaze that's sweet, salty, and tangy. The sauce is so irresistible, I brush on even more after it's cooked. And if you have a little extra time before dinner, try my friend's delicious Salmon Marinade recipe!
❤️You're Going to Love These
- Quick and easy. This Thai-inspired sweet chili glazed salmon comes together in just minutes with minimal ingredients.
- Big flavor, minimal effort. The glaze is a simple mix of pantry staples with sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
- Oven-broiled to perfection. Broiling gives the salmon a tender, flaky texture and beautifully caramelized edges.
- Pairs with anything. Delicious with steamed veggies, rice, or noodles for a balanced, healthy meal.
- Family favorite. Even picky eaters love the sweet and sticky glaze on this Thai-style salmon dish.
🐟Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Salmon filets. Use fresh or frozen and thawed salmon, with or without skin.
- Thai sweet chili sauce. This sweet, tangy, savory, spicy sauce is made with sugar, vinegar, garlic, and chili peppers. It's super yummy as a dipping sauce for shrimp or spring rolls. I get mine at the grocery store, but you can use homemade sweet chili sauce, too.
- Soy sauce. Salty soy sauce balances out the sweetness of the chili sauce.
- Lime juice. Brightens up the sauce and adds freshness.
- Ground ginger and garlic powder. You can also use fresh ginger and fresh minced garlic.
✨Variations or Substitutions
- Mix in a little fish sauce or oyster sauce, to taste, for savory umami flavor.
- Add a drop or two of sesame oil (start small!) to the sauce for rich, nutty flavor.
- Marinate the salmon in the sauce for 30-60 minutes for deeper flavor.
🥣How to Make Sweet Chili Salmon
Step 1: Combine sauce ingredients. Place ½ in a separate bowl and set aside. Brush the rest onto the salmon.
Step 2: Broil salmon 5-7 minutes until flaky and internal temperature reads 135. Brush with reserved sauce. Serve with sesame seeds and lime wedges.
👉Helpful Hints: If using skin-on salmon, place it skin side down on the pan. Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the salmon.
✅Top Tips
- Do not line the pan with parchment paper, it can burn under the broiler.
- Taste the sauce and adjust to your preferences.
- Cook salmon to internal temperature of 135, then set aside for carryover heat to cook it to 145.
🎁Storage
- Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Enjoy leftovers cold, flaked into salads and wraps. Or reheat on the stovetop over medium heat in a little olive oil or butter, or in an air fryer at 350 degrees F just until warmed through. See more salmon reheating tips here.
❓FAQ
Sweet chili sauce gives salmon a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavor, and caramelizes beautifully under the broiler.
Yes! Just be sure to thaw the salmon completely and pat it dry before glazing and broiling for best texture and flavor.
Great sides include cauliflower rice or crock pot brown rice, steamed green beans or carrots, stir-fried veggies, or a crisp cucumber salad.
Broil the salmon for 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness, and watch closely to avoid overcooking. Check the internal temperature with an instant read digital thermometer and cook to an internal temperature of 135. Allow carryover heat to take it to 145, the USDA-recommended temperature for fish.
Absolutely. Store-bought works great, but you can also make your own Thai chili sauce with a mix of rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch.
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📖 Recipe
Sweet Chili Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 6-8 oz. salmon filets fresh or frozen (thawed), patted dry with paper towels
- 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- optional: sesame seeds, lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Place the top oven rack 5-6 inches under the broiler. Turn on the oven to broil.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray. Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Place half of it in a separate bowl and set aside. Brush the other half on top of the salmon filets. Broil salmon 5-7 minutes or until flaky and the top is bubbly and slightly charred. Internal temperature should read 135. Rest for 5 minutes to allow carryover heat to cook it to 145. Brush with reserved sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Do not line the pan with parchment paper, it can burn under the broiler.
- Taste the sauce and adjust to your preferences.
- Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the salmon.
- If using skin-on salmon, place it skin side down on the pan.
- Cook salmon to internal temperature of 135, then set aside for carryover heat to cook it to 145.
