Thai Baked Salmon with Cilantro-Chili Sauce

Last Updated: May 19, 2020

Have a healthy dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this easy and delicious Thai Baked Salmon with Cilantro-Chili Sauce.

Rich in omega 3 fatty acids and protein, salmon is a healthy option for quick and easy weeknight meals. This Thai Baked Salmon with Cilantro-Chili Sauce is one of the tastiest fish recipes you can make in under 30 minutes.

This dish never disappoints and I often get asked for the recipe by family and friends. The savoury sauce in this recipe is really what gives the salmon so much flavour.

How to Make Thai Cilantro-Chili Sauce

The sauce doesn’t need any cooking, all that you need to do is combine some simple ingredients and you have this delicious condiment that will jazz up the fish. Here is the list of ingredients in the sauce:

• small onion (yellow, white or red)
• red bell pepper 
• cilantro 
• clove of garlic 
• soya sauce
• lemon juice 
• light tasting oil
• honey
• sriracha sauce

The sauce can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, or you can make it while the salmon is in the oven. Refrigerate any leftover sauce for up to 3 days.

You can substitute the salmon steaks for fillet, especially if you are feeding children and don’t want to deal with the pin bones. I chose to bake the salmon for this recipe, but you could cook the salmon whichever way you prefer, whether you grill it, pan fry it or bake the salmon, it’s really the sauce that makes this dish so delicious and addictive.

You can serve this Thai Baked Salmon with Cilantro-Chili Sauce with rice and steamed veggies for a complete meal. Enjoy!

More Easy Fish Recipes

• Baked Rainbow Trout
• Pistachio Crusted Salmon
• Pan Fried Rainbow Trout with Pineapple Salsa
• Baked Rainbow Trout Fillets with Roasted Broccoli 

If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I’d love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!

Thai Baked Salmon with Cilantro-Chili Sauce

Have a healthy dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this easy and delicious Thai Baked Salmon with Cilantro-Chili Sauce.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Main, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Thai

Servings 2

Calories 257 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the Salmon:

• 2 salmon steaks or 1 salmon fillet approximately 1 lb., 454 g.
• 1/2 tsp. olive oil
• salt, to your taste
• pepper, to your taste

For the Cilantro-Chili Sauce:

• 1/2 onion small yellow or red
• 1/4 red bell pepper finely diced
• 1 tbsp. cilantro finely chopped
• 1 medium clove garlic minced
• 3 tbsp. soya sauce
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp. light tasting oil
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. sriracha sauce

Instructions

 

For the Salmon:

• Pre-heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  
• Pat salmon steaks (or fillet) dry.
  
• Rub salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  
• Bake in oven on middle rack for 10 min and then place under broiler for 3 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  

For the Cilantro-Chili Sauce:

• In a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients and mix well. If making ahead of time, refrigerate the sauce.  Serve sauce with fish. 

Notes

The cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the salmon.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 2619mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1930IUVitamin C: 62.1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1.3mg

Keyword Cilantro-Chili Sauce, Thai Baked Salmon, Thai Salmon with Cilantro-Chili Sauce

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