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Grilled Salmon with Spicy Korean Chile Pepper Sauce Recipe

June 24, 2013 by Jeanette 33 Comments

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This Spicy Korean Grilled Salmon is a quick and easy way to prepare fish, packed with spice and umami. Perfect for a lazy summer night. 286 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle points.

Spicy Korean Salmon with Napa Cabbage Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

I used to be intimidated at the thought of cooking fish at home. Over the years, I’ve learned how to prepare fish in a healthy and delicious way, and discovered how quick and easy it is. Fish is actually just as versatile as chicken once you get over the fear factor. It can be grilled, baked, steamed, and stir-fried.
Spicy Red Chile Pepper Korean Salmon with Napa Cabbage Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Grilled salmon is one of my favorite during the summer – salmon is naturally high in heart healthy fat and stays nice and moist when cooked properly.
If you’re worried about the fish sticking to your grill, place the fish on a lightly greased piece of foil and put this directly on the grill. You don’t even have to turn the fish over if you cover the grill during cooking time. There’s no cleanup afterwards either.
Spicy Red Chile Pepper Korean Salmon with Napa Cabbage Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

I’m adding this Spicy Korean Grilled Salmon to my growing collection of fish recipes.

Note: Be sure to read the label on the gochujang container as some brands contain wheat.

More Fish Recipes:

Miso Glazed Salmon
Grilled Salmon with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce
Chopped Salmon Arugula Walnut Salad with Honey Wasabi Vinagrette
Ahi Tuna Sandwich with Spinach Avocado Pesto
Mixed Fish and Avocado Poke Tower
Walnut Crusted Seared Wasabi Salmon
Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Chinese Szechuan Spicy Fish Soup
Steamed Thai Coconut Red Curry Fish

Spicy Korean Salmon with Napa Cabbage Salad
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Grilled Salmon with Spicy Korean Chile Pepper Sauce

You can use any flaky fish such as cod or sable fish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 286 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon fillet

Spicy Korean Red Pepper Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free Korean hot pepper paste gochujang
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix marinade ingredients together. Spread on all sides of salmon fillet. Let marinade for 20 minutes. Grill until just cooked through.

Recipe Notes

If you are gluten-free, be sure to read the label on the gochujang container. Some brands contain wheat.

2 Freestyle points.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Salmon with Spicy Korean Chile Pepper Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 403mg18%
Potassium 773mg22%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Dinner, Fish, gluten-free, healthy choices, Recipes For Foodies, Seafood Tagged With: Asian recipe, fish, gochujang, grilled fish, Korean recipe, Korean red chile pepper, omega 3 fatty acids, salmon

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Comments

  1. Kalyn says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:45 am

    This really sounds delicious. I’m liking the new granulated Stevia products so I’d probably sub that for sugar.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Kalyn – I think you’d like this – it’s a little sweet and spicy, and very rich tasting.

      Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Mmm, wonderful. I love new salmon dishes because I eat so much of it.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Carolyn – this is a great way to mix things up if you like salmon. I’m always trying new ways to eat fish.

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    This looks and sounds wonderful! I am always looking for new fish dishes to make and I love your addition of gochujang – gives this dish a great kick 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks Kelly – I love gochujang and it’s great on this fish, adds lots of great flavor easily.

      Reply
  4. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    That red pepper marinade sounds fantastic! My brother loves spicy things so I’m definitely going to have to make this for him.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Russell – hope your brother likes this as much as I do.

      Reply
  5. JulieD says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Looks so good, Jeanette, I love salmon!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks Julie – I think you’ll like this sauce – it’s got a little kick to it.

      Reply
  6. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    That looks awesome Jeanette – we are eating a lot of Salmon right now b/c it’s so abundant here and cheap. I am printing this!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks Alyssa – this is a great summer recipe – super easy and quick!

      Reply
  7. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    June 24, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    What a scrumptious way to prepare salmon, Jeanette! This looks so delicious. My hubby would LOVE the spicy sauce!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks Georgia – hope your hubby likes the sauce – it’s not super spicy, but has a kick to it with some sweetness.

      Reply
  8. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    June 24, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    I love Korean red pepper paste and I’m always looking for new ways to use it.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Lydia – gochujang is addictive isn’t it? I love it on this fish, and almost anything I can think of.

      Reply
  9. Joanne says

    June 25, 2013 at 7:24 am

    I love how spiced up this is! Exactly how I like my salmon.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:47 pm

      Joanne – love this sauce – it’s sweet and spicy, and works on all sorts of fish.

      Reply
  10. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    June 25, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 27, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Sommer – this is one my go-to recipes this summer for grilling fish.

      Reply
  11. Shaina says

    June 30, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I love that you’ve conquered your fear of cooking fish. I know so many people who are afraid of ruining expensive pieces of meat so they avoid it. The sauce here is a must for me.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      July 7, 2013 at 12:10 am

      Shaina – so funny how easy fish is to cook, yet for some reason so many people (including me) think it’s hard to prepare properly. The key I’ve found is to make sure you don’t overcook it. This sauce is amazing – I use it on all different types of fish and have never been disappointed.

      Reply
  12. Kim @ muffinenvy.com says

    July 1, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Thanks so much for taking the intimidation out of cooking salmon! You’re right – it does stay moist and I find its a fish that is actually quite forgiving to cook. Excellent recipe!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      July 5, 2013 at 12:02 am

      Thanks Kim – isn’t it funny how intimidating fish can be, yet once you realize how easy it is to make, it can become a quick and easy meal for dinner almost any night.

      Reply
  13. Juliet says

    July 2, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    We love gochujang and pairing it with salmon makes perfect sense! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      July 5, 2013 at 12:00 am

      Juliet – this is one of my favorite sauces – I hope you have a chance to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Juliet says

        July 9, 2013 at 11:46 am

        We made it over the holiday weekend and it was delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

        Reply
        • Jeanette says

          July 9, 2013 at 6:00 pm

          Juliet – so glad you enjoyed this recipe! It is one of my favorites and I love trying it on all different fish. Thanks so much for stopping back and letting me know how it turned out.

          Reply
  14. Evan @ Groom of Steel says

    July 15, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Oh my gosh… I couldn’t even make it through all the pictures before drooling all over my keyboard! I honestly suck at cooking fish, but this looks far too good to pass up on. Thanks!

    Reply
  15. nikki says

    April 11, 2014 at 2:01 am

    Thanks for this..im going to try this recipe tonight;)

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 11, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Nikki – would love to hear how this turns out for you. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  16. Kimchi John says

    August 22, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    I made this salmon recipe with Frieda’s butter babies potatoes, red onions, mushrooms and radishes! All on the the grill. It was superb! ????

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      August 25, 2016 at 11:23 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe John – love the combination of veggies you served it with!

      Reply

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