Firecracker Salmon
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 tablespoons chili sauce
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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pinch of crushed red chili flakes
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1-2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust
to suit your heat preference)
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4 skin off salmon fillets
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Salt and pepper to season
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1/2 teaspoon paprika (mild or
smoky)
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1/4 cup chives chopped
1.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced
garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red
chili flakes and sriracha to combine.
2.
Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika.
Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.
3.
Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in
the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).
4.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat an oven
proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.
5.
Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides,
undisturbed, to get nice crust. (You may need to sear in batches depending on
the size of your skillet.)
Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.
6.
Return all salmon fillets to the skillet.
Bake for 3-6 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
Serve warm with chopped chives.
FOR ADDED FLAVOR: Make
a second batch of firecracker sauce. Brush the salmon after baking with
the extra sauce before serving. Serves 4.
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