Glazed salmon cubes with sliced cucumber and black sesame seeds

Firecracker Salmon

Name: Firecracker Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 6oz Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon; ½ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos; 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce; 1-2 tsp sriracha (more for more heat); 1 tsp minced garlic; optional: pinch of red pepper flakes; salt & pepper, to taste; green onions, chopped, for topping; avocado oil, for the skillet; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tsp sugar or honey; 1 tsp soy sauce; pinch of salt; black sesame seeds, to garnish

Cubes of wild Alaska sockeye marinated in soy, sweet chili and sriracha, then seared until the edges caramelize, with a quick sesame cucumber salad alongside. Sticky, sharp and bright against the cool cucumber.

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Firecracker Salmon

Author:

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

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Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cubed wild Alaska sockeye salmon marinates in a sweet chili-sriracha glaze, then sears until caramelized and is served with a quick sesame cucumber salad.

Ingredients

Firecracker Salmon:

6oz Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon
½ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1-2 tsp sriracha (more for more heat)
1 tsp minced garlic
optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
salt & pepper, to taste
green onions, chopped, for topping
avocado oil, for the skillet

Cucumber Salad:

1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp sugar or honey
1 tsp soy sauce
pinch of salt
black sesame seeds, to garnish

Directions

Firecracker Salmon:

In a medium bowl, whisk together low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sweet chili sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Thaw salmon and pat dry. Chop into 1” cubes and toss in the marinade until evenly coated.
Cover and let marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side.
Top with green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cucumber Salad:

In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, and salt.
Toss the sliced cucumber in the vinegar mixture, then sprinkle with black sesame seeds.

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