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Sweet Chili Salmon

15-Minute Sweet Chili Salmon for Flavor-Packed Weeknights

This Sweet Chili Salmon recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making dinner delicious and easy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 tablespoons oil use neutral oil like canola or avocado
  • 4 filets salmon filets skin-on preferred for flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce refrigerate after opening
Optional Sides
  • 2 cups jasmine rice for serving
  • 1 cup quick-pickled cucumbers for serving, adds crunch

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes and add oil.
  2. Season salmon filets on both sides with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin-side up into the skillet.
  3. Flip the salmon once fat pockets appear, cooking skin-side down for another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. In the last minute of cooking, pour the Thai sweet chili sauce over the salmon.
  5. Remove from heat, transfer to a plate, and serve with jasmine rice and pickled cucumbers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filetCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check doneness with an instant thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 145°F. Serve immediately for the best flavor experience.

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