Craving a restaurant-quality meal that's both impressive and ridiculously easy to make? Get ready to transform your dinner routine with this mouthwatering Sweet and Sour Salmon that will have your taste buds dancing! In just 30 minutes, you'll create a stunning Asian-inspired dish that looks like it took hours to prepare, but is actually a breeze to whip up in your own kitchen. Imagine perfectly crisp salmon fillets glazed with a tantalizing sweet and sour sauce, nestled alongside caramelized bell peppers and onions - this recipe is about to become your new weeknight superhero!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure crisp surface and better seasoning absorption.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, and minced ginger to create a uniform marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes slightly hot.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they become slightly softened and develop light caramelization.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and place salmon fillets skin-side down in the cleared space.
- Cook salmon for approximately 4-5 minutes until the bottom turns golden and crisp, then carefully flip each fillet.
- Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce mixture over the salmon and vegetables, ensuring even coverage.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld and salmon to finish cooking.
- Plate the salmon fillets with vegetables and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
Tips
- Pat the salmon fillets completely dry before cooking - this is the secret to achieving that gorgeous golden-crisp exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure your salmon is perfectly cooked. The ideal internal temperature is 145°F, which guarantees a moist and flaky texture.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet - cook the salmon in batches if necessary to ensure each fillet gets proper heat and develops a nice crisp surface.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped green onions as a final garnish.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with the sweet and sour sauce to create a more luxurious glaze.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon fillets for the best taste and texture. Wild-caught salmon often provides the most robust flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg
