Asian Glazed Salmon
These Asian glazed salmon fillets are ready in under 30 minutes, made with a sticky glaze that coats the salmon perfectly, weeknight dinner doesn't get quicker or tastier than this!
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
For the glaze
- 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
- 1/4 cup neutral oil (see note 1 below)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp fish sauce (about 4 dashes from the bottle)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F or 180°C fan forced.
- Meanwhile, make the Asian glaze by combining the kecap manis, sweet chilli sauce, oil, minced garlic and fish sauce. Mix well.
- Place salmon fillets into a lightly greased baking tray, lined with baking paper. Pour 2/3 of the Asian glaze over both fillets and place in the oven to cook for 10 minutes.
- Finally, pour the remaining sauce over the fillets and return to the oven for 5 minutes until sauce caramelises and the fish is cooked through. Garnish with sesame seeds and shallots if desired, serve.
Notes
1- Consider adding a few drops of sesame oil for added flavour. I don't recommend olive oil for this glaze. Neutral oil can include canola, sunflower, or vegetable oil. I also highly recommend using peanut oil for the recipe for an added nutty flavour.
2- Alternatively, pour all sauce over the fish and cook for 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through. The reason I don't use this method is because basting the fish twice layers the sauce over the fillets, resulting in a sweet, sticky, and caramelised finish.
3- Air fryer variation: Air fryers cook significantly faster than ovens, so be sure to reduce the cooking times and temperatures accordingly. Check your appliance's manual for recommended instructions and cooking times.