Sweet chili salmon combines fresh salmon fillets with a deliciously sweet and slightly hot sweet chili sauce, creating a flavorful, healthy dish that's perfect with a wide variety of sides. It's easy, healthy, and delicious. You can't beat that!

I know, I know. I'm on a salmon kick. But what can I say? It's my favorite fish! Today, I have a sweet, tangy, and warm version of salmon fillets that you can serve with rice, pasta, vegetables, or almost any of your other favorite sides. The best part is that it's healthy and delicious, a combo I've been aiming for more and more these days.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It only uses seven simple ingredients.
• It's an easy recipe that's ready in no time.
• The sweet chili sauce pairs perfectly with the flavor of salmon.
• It's a versatile dish that's delicious with a wide variety of sides.

Top Tip

You salmon is finished cooking when it flakes easily with a fork.

Ingredients

It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe, and you can find them all in just a few minutes at your local grocery store.

All the ingredients you need to make this recipe are listed here, but you'll find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Olive oil
• Skinless salmon filet, cut into 3 pieces
• Sweet chili sauce
• Juice from 1 lime
• Salt 
• Pepper
• Green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

This is an incredibly quick and easy recipe to make. In fact, the most time-intensive part of it is simply letting the fish marinate for 30 minutes. After that, it's ready in just about 8 minutes! Even beginners will have no trouble with this one.

The recipe highlights are listed here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Mix all the ingredients except the salmon in a bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the mixture to brush over the cooked salmon.

2: Add the salmon and marinate for 30 minutes.

3: Cook the salmon in a skillet for a few minutes per side until it flakes easily with a fork.

4: Spoon or brush the reserved sweet chili sauce over the salmon and enjoy!

Substitutions and Variations

• Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version of this recipe.
• Use your favorite firm fish in place of salmon if you prefer.
• Lemon juice will work in place of lime juice.
• Shallots can be used in place of green onions.

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Skillet
• Spatula

Storage

Refrigerate this sweet chili salmon for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, wrap the salmon tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Defrost before reheating.

To reheat this salmon, place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 350 until heated through.

What to Serve with Sweet Chili Salmon

This delicious salmon recipe works with a wide variety of sides to create a meal that will satisfy anyone.

• Air Fryer Steak Fries
• Caramelized Zucchini Pasta
• Easy Creamy Broccoli Salad

Tips for Making the Best Sweet Chili Salmon:

• Marinate the salmon for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse into the fish.
• Cook your salmon at medium heat so it cooks through perfectly without burning on the outside.
• Don't overcook your salmon! It's done when it flakes easily with a fork.

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