How to Make Sriracha-Marinated Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways, and one of the best ways to bring out its flavor is by marinating it in a spicy and tangy sauce. In this recipe, we'll be marinating salmon in a mouthwatering Sriracha sauce that will add a kick of heat and a burst of flavor to the fish.

Sriracha is a popular hot sauce made from chili peppers, garlic, sugar, and vinegar, and it adds a unique and bold flavor to any dish it's added to. When combined with...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 (8 ounce) skin-on salmon fillet
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Mix olive oil, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl. Place salmon in a shallow baking dish or resealable plastic bag; cover with marinade. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Mix mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, and onion powder together to make the sauce.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon skin-side down. Season top with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes. Drizzle sauce on top.
  • Nutrition

    550 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 1798mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 454mg