Best Firecracker Salmon Steaks Recipes

FIRECRACKER SALMON

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Oven Baked Firecracker Salmon fillets with an incredible sauce is an easy to make salmon recipe in minutes! Flakey on the inside with seared, crispy edges, then finished off in the oven to bake until tender!

Provided by Karina

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoons low sodium low soy sauce
2 tablespoons Heinz chili sauce ((substitute with Buffalo sauce or hot sauce to suit your heat preference))
1 teaspoon brown sugar ((or brown sugar substitute) -- OPTIONAL)
pinch of crushed red chili flakes
1-2 teaspoons sriracha ((adjust to suit your heat preference))
4 skin off salmon fillets
Salt and pepper (to season)
1/2 teaspoon paprika ((mild, smoky or spicy))
1/4 cup chives (chopped)

Steps:

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.
Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.
Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).
Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C). Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.
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.)Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.
Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.Serve warm with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FIRECRACKER GRILLED SALMON

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Let this sensational salmon perk up dinner tonight. With a super flavorful glaze that kicks you right in the taste buds, this weeknight dish is anything but boring. -Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, AL

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the salmon; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain salmon, discarding marinade in bag. Place salmon skin side down on a greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges