Gochujang-Glazed Salmon

By á-32

This quick and easy Korean-inspired salmon dish is cooked in the broiler, perfect for weeknight cooking because it takes less than 10 minutes to cook. The glaze is so tasty it would be great with other types of fish as well.
Gochujang is a savory, spicy, and pungent fermented Korean condiment made from red chili, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt.

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• cooking spray
• 1 lb (4- 4oz) wild salmon filets
• For the Gochujang Glaze:
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tsp mirin
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 small cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger
• For serving:
• scallions, sliced thin on an angle
• black sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

1.Combine glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
2.Preheat the broiler on high and position the rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat. Line the broiler pan with foil and spray lightly with oil.
3.Put the salmon on the prepared sheet and season with salt. Broil 2 minutes.
4.Brush the salmon with glaze and broil until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness. Transfer to a platter and top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with rice if desired.


Nutrition Information

Yield: 4 Servings, Serving Size: 1 fillet
•Amount Per Serving: ,
•Smart Points: 5,
•Points +: 5,
•Calories: 197,
•Total Fat: 8g,
•Saturated Fat: 1g,
•Cholesterol: 62mg,
•Sodium: 269mg,
•Carbohydrates: 7g,
•Fiber: 0g,
•Sugar: 5g,
•Protein: 23g,