This Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon recipe! It’s so quick and easy – ready in less than 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite roasted veggies or side for a healthy dinner. Makes for a great meal prep dish too. Gluten-free, paleo-friendly.
Recipe originally published March 2017. Photos updated September 2019. Same delicious recipe!
Reading through this original blog post (originally published in March 2017) has given me all the feels! I was carrying on and on about how small our terrible apartment kitchen was back in the day, how we were getting ready to close on our house… Over 2 years ago now.
It’s truly crazy how time flies by.
When I am thinking about how much I have to be grateful for, I always remember that tiny, old, terribly kept kitchen and all of the hard work I put into Fit Mitten Kitchen in those days…
Which brings me to this glazed salmon recipe – something inspired by Mr. FMK, actually.
I remember being in that tiny old kitchen and asking him to make dinner that night. He came up with something very similar to this recipe, but naturally I had to put the FMK spin on it 🙂
Ingredients Needed for this Glazed Salmon Recipe
- wild-caught salmon
- coconut sugar
- chili powder
- salt & pepper
- maple syrup
- coconut aminos
- stoneground mustard
- sriracha
How to Prepare Glazed Salmon
Slice salmon fillet into four equal strips and pat dry with paper towel. Place skin side down on grease or lined baking sheet.
In a small bowl combine spices and sugar. then sprinkle mixture over salmon fillets.
To cook the salmon I used the oven broiler, but it can also be baked. Watch your time carefully–whichever method you prefer–to prevent from over-cooking the salmon.
Once the salmon has *almost* finished cooking, that is when you top with the glaze and broil another 1-2 minutes. Then allow the salmon to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Tips for making this Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon
- Use fresh (thawed) wild-caught salmon if you can. I’ve learned my lesson the hard way (too many poorly cooked salmon fillets) but salmon is best when it is picked up fresh.
- No matter which route you choose from above (fresh or frozen) make sure the salmon is patted dry with paper towel to remove the excess moisture.
- Check the salmon after about 5 minutes – it’s best not to over-cook it!
Ways to enjoy this Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon
- On a bed of greens with some quinoa and avocado
- With a side of your favorite roasted veggies
- On a loaded salad
Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and review below! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. XX Ashley
How to Make…
Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon
Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon recipe! This is so easy–promise! Serve with your favorite roasted veggies or side for a healthy dinner. Gluten-free, paleo-friendly.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 12 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Scale:
Ingredients
- 1 lb wild-caught salmon
- 1/2 TBS chili powder
- 1/2 TBS coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 TBS pure maple syrup
- 1 TBS coconut aminos (can sub soy or tamari sauce)
- 1 tsp stoneground mustard
- 1 tsp sriracha, to taste (use a paleo-friendly sriracha if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven for broiling (400ºF) and place oven rack about 6″ from broiler.
- Slice salmon fillet into four equal strips and pat dry with paper towel. Place skin side down on grease or lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl combine spices and sugar. then sprinkle mixture over salmon fillets.
- Transfer salmon to preheated oven and broil for about 6-8 minutes, until you see the crust start to form.
- While the salmon is broiling, make the glaze: in a small bowl mix together maple syrup, coconut aminos, mustard, and sriracha. Once the salmon has finished broiling brush with glaze and return to broiler for another 1-2 minutes.
- Allow salmon to rest on pan for 2-3 minutes before serving with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Recipes Notes:
If baking salmon, follow steps as described for broiling, but preheat oven to 350ºF and bake salmon about 12-15 minutes, before covering with glaze during the last few minutes. Salmon will be done when meat flakes from fork. Store leftovers in covered container in fridge; enjoy within 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 391
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 50
photography by: Roberta Dall’Alba
Trublman says
Best salmon recipe I ever tried! Quick and delicious, especially on a Friday night after a long week.