Sweet and Spicy Salmon
This Sweet and Spicy Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's quick, flavorful, and made with just a handful of ingredients. Buttery salmon gets topped with an easy apricot-sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Serve it with simple sides like broccoli or an arugula salad for a healthy, delicious meal in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 (6-oz) salmon filets
- extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apricot fruit spread
- 1 tsp sriracha
- ½ cup chopped soft fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, cilantro and basil divided, use half before cooking and half after
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°
- Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and then parchment paper.
- Place the salmon skin side down on the prepared pan. Drizzle the salmon with a little olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves with the sriracha sauce. Taste for desired spice level and add more, in needed. Divide the mixture among the salmon filets and spread a thin layer on each.
- Sprinkle half of the herbs on the salmon. Reserve half for after cooking.
- Roast the salmon for about 12-15 minutes, depending on level of doneness desired. Sprinkle remaining herbs and serve.