Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon

This Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon recipe is the best! 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. 

I swear this seafood dish will change the way you eat salmon!

Salmon definitely has a distinct taste on its own – some love it, some need a lot more flavor and spice added.

If you’re on the fence about salmon or you’re looking for a new way to enjoy it, I really hope you try this sweet and spicy glazed salmon recipe. It’s easy to make, super flavorful and I’ve been told by many it converted them into loving salmon!

What You Need

For this salmon glaze recipe you don’t need much. Just some seasonings to cook the salmon with and some fridge staples to make the glaze to finish it.

For the Salmon

• wild-caught salmon – fresh salmon fillets are best but thawed from frozen works too.
• coconut sugar – for the sweet part of the rub. You can also use brown sugar.
• chili powder, salt & pepper – for the spicy part of the rub

Salmon Glaze Ingredients

• maple syrup
• coconut aminos
• stoneground mustard
• sriracha

How to Prepare Glazed Salmon

1. Slice salmon fillet into four equal strips and pat dry with paper towel. Place skin side down on a lined rimmed baking sheet or in a baking dish.
2. In a small bowl combine spices and sugar. then sprinkle mixture over salmon fillets.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Cooking Tips

• 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! Check for for an internal temperature of 130ºF with a food thermometer.

Ways to Enjoy This Dish

• On a bed of greens with some quinoa and avocado
• With a side of your favorite roasted veggies, like these brussels sprouts.
• On a loaded salad, like this delicious Chickpea Kale Caesar or this Maple Balsamic Quinoa Lentil Salad
• Serve alongside my Caprese Pasta Salad – a reader favorite!

More Healthy Salmon Recipes to Enjoy

• Blackberry Glazed Salmon
• Salmon Grain Bowls with lemon tahini sauce
• My Favorite Greek Salmon 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

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photography by: Roberta Dall’Alba

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