Korean Gochujang Salmon – Easy Air Fryer or Oven Recipe
Flaky salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and spicy Korean gochujang sauce. Easy to make in the oven or air fryer and perfect for a quick dinner with rice and your favorite banchan.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets about 150–180g each
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gochujang marinade
- 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Garnish
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1-2 red chilli pepper optional for more heat
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down and brush with half of the gochujang glaze.
Oven Grill
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place glazed salmon fillets on the prepared tray.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes for thin fillets, or 14–15 minutes for thicker cuts, until the salmon is flaky and just cooked through.
- Remove from oven, brush with remaining glaze, then garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and chili pepper if using.
- Serve hot with rice and your favorite Korean side dishes like cucumber kimchi, broccoli banchan or Korean green beans banchan.
Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease the basket or line with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the basket, leaving space between each piece.
- Air fry for 5–7 minutes for thin fillets, or 8–10 minutes for thicker fillets, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Brush with remaining glaze and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and chili pepper if desired.
- Serve with steamed rice and Korean banchan.
Notes
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Cooking time for different cuts:
- Thin fillets: Cook for 12–13 minutes in the oven or 5–7 minutes in the air fryer.
- Thicker cuts: Cook for 14–15 minutes in the oven or 8–10 minutes in the air fryer, or until internal temp reaches 125°F (52°C).
- Make ahead: You can mix the gochujang glaze and prep the salmon up to 1 day in advance. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Leftovers: Store cooked salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- Nutrition information is estimative and provided for reference only.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 1027mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 434IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
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