Sweet Chili Salmon

5 from 14 votes

This baked Thai-inspired sweet chili salmon recipe is quick, ridiculously easy, and packed with flavor! It's perfect for busy weeknights and is ready in just 20 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai American

Keyword: sweet chili glazed salmon, Thai sweet chili salmon

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce or to taste
Serve with: lime juice, rice, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds optional but recommended

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Place the salmon, skin-side down, on the baking sheet. Season it with salt & pepper. Spread about a tablespoon of sweet chili sauce on each quarter, totalling about 1/4 cup (I just use the back of a spoon). You can always add a bit more sauce if you wish.
Bake the salmon for 13-15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork. Keep in mind that the salmon will continue to cook for a bit after you take it out of the oven. If your salmon is particularly thick (like more than an inch thick in the thickest part), it may need a little more time.
I like to squeeze some lime juice over top and serve it with jasmine rice, scallions, cilantro, cucumber, and sesame seeds sprinkled over top.

Notes

You can find sweet chili sauce in the Asian foods section of most major grocery stores.
Nutritional information is for the salmon + sauce and no toppings.

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