Spicy Gochujang Salmon (Korean-Inspired)

Gochujang Salmon is a quick Korean-inspired dish featuring salmon fillets glazed with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, baked until flaky and caramelized, ready in under 30 minutes for a bold weeknight dinner. It’s a comfort-food main that pairs with sautéed bok choy (or spinach), green beans, and steamed jasmine rice.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon (about 6 oz/170 g each)
• 2 tablespoons gochujang paste (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Chopped green onions (to garnish)
• Sesame seeds (to garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillets on it. Set aside.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. 3Spoon the marinade over the salmon and coat evenly.
4. 4Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. (For extra caramelization, broil the salmon for 1–2 minutes at the end.)
5. 5Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with steamed rice and sautéed greens to enjoy.