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Sweet Spicy Crispy Salmon: 1 Amazing Dinner Fix

Sweet Spicy Crispy Salmon
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This Sweet and Spicy Crispy Salmon recipe offers crunchy salmon pieces coated in a delightful sweet and spicy glaze. It’s a quick and easy dish, perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a symphony of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Vegetable oil or avocado oil for pan-frying
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp sriracha, or more for extra heat
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water for thickening, optional

Instructions

  1. Pat the skinless salmon fillet dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the salmon chunks in this mixture until well coated, ensuring every piece is covered for that crispy texture.
  3. Heat 2–3 tbsp of vegetable or avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the coated salmon pieces to the hot pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove the crispy salmon from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, rice vinegar or lime juice, grated garlic, and grated ginger.
  7. Bring the glaze to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring gently.
  8. If a thicker glaze is desired, stir in the cornstarch mixed with water and cook until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  9. Add the crispy salmon pieces into the saucepan with the glaze and toss gently to coat each piece thoroughly with the sweet and spicy glaze.
  10. Garnish the sweet and spicy crispy salmon with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately as an appetizer, over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your heat preference for a spicier or milder glaze.
  • For a gluten-free version of this sweet and spicy crispy salmon, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Serve immediately for the best crispy texture of the salmon.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, though the crispiness may soften.

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