Sweet and Spicy Salmon. Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon There's a bit of magic going on here: A glaze of brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce and ginger is baked atop salmon to create a sweet-tangy entree. If you want to reward the family with a little something special, this recipe definitely fits the bill. An easy-to-make marinade enhances broiled salmon with the sweet-spicy flavors of brown sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, garlic and onion powders, and fresh cilantro. The decadent-tasting "good" fat in salmon complements the sweet-spicy Buffalo glaze. The skin gets caramelized and crisp on the grill as the sauce drips onto it.

For this salmon recipe, I created a spice rub to use with it before cooking. A simple homemade spice rub makes a great complement to the salmon but also works well with other proteins. Side Dishes Serve with Sweet and Spicy Salmon. You can cook Sweet and Spicy Salmon using 9 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Sweet and Spicy Salmon

You need 5 of Salmon fillets (total about 1 1/2 pounds).
You need 1 Tablespoon of butter, melted.
You need 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
It's 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder.
It's 1 teaspoon of cumin.
You need 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
You need 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
Prepare 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
Prepare 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or to taste.

This is where you can feel free to go crazy. Sweet, spicy, salty, sour—just four ingredients hit all the flavor notes in the sauce for this top-rated salmon dish. Sambal oelek is simply a ground fresh chile paste - crushed raw red chiles, a little vinegar, and salt. Sambal oelek can be found in most grocery stores in the Asian food section, right.

Sweet and Spicy Salmon step by step

In a small bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients and set aside..
Line the fryer basket with a grill mat or a sheet of lightly greased aluminum foil..
Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and place them inside the fryer basket..
Brush the surface of the salmon with melted butter. Generously sprinkle the surface of the salmon with the dry seasoning mix and pat the seasoning down. Air fry at 380F(190C) for about 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature exceeds 145F (63C) and the surface is nicely caramelized..
Let rest for a few minutes before serving..

This sweet and spicy salmon is covered in a brown sugar, chili powder and ground cumin spice rub and then pan seared until the fish is perfectly charred. It is delicious on a bed of brown or white rice or with a side of greens. Sweet 'N' Spicy Baked Salmon with honey and a bit of sriracha, garlic and soy sauce. Simple, healthy and quick meal that pairs well with rice and broccoli. There are only a few meals in my family that everyone can agree on.