With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep, this salmon recipe is so easy. Considered “brain food,” salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a protective antioxidant (astaxanthin), and an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals (including potassium, selenium and vitamin B12).

ingredients

• 4 skin-on salmon fillets
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 90ml sweet chili sauce
• 30ml soy sauce
• 15g The Ginger People® Organic Minced Ginger
• 60ml water
• 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
• Pinch crushed red chili flakes 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 15g toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced on the diagonal, for garnish

directions

1. Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper and paprika. 
2. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, Minced Ginger, water, sriracha sauce and chili flakes. Set aside. 
3. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoon olive oil on medium until hot. 
4. Add the seasoned fish, skin side up. Loosely cover the pan with foil and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Flip and cook 2 minutes. 
5. Add the glaze (carefully as it may spatter). Cook, spooning the glaze over the fish frequently, 1 to 2 minutes or until coated and cooked through. 
6. Turn off heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with cooked rice and sautéed vegetables.