Firecracker Salmon

Firecracker Salmon.

You can have Firecracker Salmon using 12 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Firecracker Salmon

1. Prepare 1 tsp of minced garlic.
2. It's 1/2 tsp of minced ginger.
3. It's 1 tbsp of olive oil.
4. You need 1 tbsp of low sodium low soy sauce.
5. Prepare 2 tbsp of Heinz chili sauce (substitute with Buffalo sauce or hot sauce to suit your heat preference).
6. It's 1 tsp of brown sugar (or brown sugar substitute) -- OPTIONAL.
7. It's Pinch of crushed red chili flakes.
8. Prepare 1-2 tsp of sriracha (adjust to suit your heat preference).
9. Prepare 4 of skin off salmon fillets.
10. Prepare to taste of Salt and pepper.
11. It's 1/2 tsp of paprika (mild, smoky or spicy).
12. Prepare 1/4 cup of chives or green onions chopped.

Firecracker Salmon instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes and sriracha to combine..
2. Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce..
3. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows)..
4. Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C). Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil..
5. Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides, undisturbed, to get nice crust. (You may need to sear in batches depending on the size of your skillet.).
6. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon..
7. Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking..
8. Serve warm with chopped chives..

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