Baked Salmon with Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce

by | Updated: March 16th, 2018

If you’re looking to prepare a fresh and filling dinner in less than an hour, this baked salmon recipe is for you. There’s a million ways to prep salmon, but this spicy version, marinated in a homemade Asian dressing, is sure to become one of your favorites. With only 341 calories per serving (and 34 grams of protein), this dish can be easily paired with a bed of crisp greens and veggies or a side of cauliflower egg-fried rice for a balanced meal.

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Ingredients
1-1/2 lb. salmon fillet

Marinade
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 
2 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce
2 Tbsp. Simple Truth Organic Shoyu Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp. Simple Truth Organic Refined Coconut Oil
1 tsp. Simple Truth Organic Brown Sugar
2 tsp. garlic, minced

Sauce
1 serrano chili pepper, minced
1 tsp. garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce
3 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. Simple Truth Organic Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, minced

Directions

  1. In large, reclosable plastic baggie, combine marinade ingredients. Add salmon and cover fish with marinade. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. 
  2. In small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves and set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove fish from marinade. Discard marinade. Place fish on rimmed baking sheet, skin side down. Bake around 12 to 18 minutes or until fish is flaky and cooked through. 
  4. Place salmon on serving platter, drizzle with small portion of dipping sauce and serve remaining sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.
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