Sysco's Sweet and Spicy Glazed Salmon
When you’re lacking some dinner inspiration, consider this beyond-easy glazed salmon. Chef Javier Lopez shares his recipe that can be grilled, pan-seared, or baked ... or even made with a different fish! The possibilities are endless. Get the simple recipe here.
Ingredients
- One 6-ounce skinless salmon fillet
- Cajun seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Grapeseed or vegetable oil
- 3 Tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- ½ small shallot minced
- ½ serrano pepper stemmed, seeded, and minced
- ¾ cup cooked quinoa
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1½ Tablespoons minced cilantro plus leaves for garnish
- ½ Tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Season the salmon with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Apply a thin layer of oil to a small baking sheet, then place the seasoned salmon on it. Roast for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, then brush with 2 tablespoons of the sweet chili sauce. Return to the oven and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a medium skillet. Add the shallot and pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked quinoa and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add the lemon juice, cilantro, and butter. Season with salt.
- Pile the quinoa on the center of a plate and top with the glazed salmon. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sweet chili sauce and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
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