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Our firecracker baked salmon is a super tasty, super easy weeknight meal.
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5 from 3 votes
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Firecracker Baked Salmon

This easy dish is a little sweet, a little spicy, and totally delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Low-Carb, Seafood
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Gale Compton

Ingredients

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Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 inch piece of ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 6oz salmon filets
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

  • In large bowl, mix the the Sriracha, maple syrup, garlic cloves, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Place the salmon skin side up in the bowl and marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • After the salmon is done marinating, preheat the oven to 400F. Heat the avocado oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon in the pan, skin side up and sear for 3-4 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the salmon, then pour the remining sauce over it and bake for 6-7 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filet | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8