Firecracker Salmon
This Firecracker Salmon contains 1g protein per serving at 58 calories — use it as a calorie-controlled side or flavour component alongside your main protein source. Quick stovetop prep for 4 servings lets you add variety without disrupting your daily macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Garlic(5g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(3g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Chili Sauce, Heinz Style(30g)
- •Brown sugar(5g)
- •Red pepper flakes
- •Sriracha sauce(10g)
- •Salmon
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch pepper (to season)
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •Chives, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes and sriracha to combine.
- 2Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.
- 3Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).
- 4Preheat oven to 370°F (190°C). Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.
- 5Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides, undisturbed, to get nice crust. (You may need to sear in batches depending on the size of your skillet.)Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.
- 6Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.Serve warm with chopped chives.
Nutrition — Per Serving
58
calories
1g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 290 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.9g
4 servings per batch · ~37g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Firecracker Salmon have per serving?
This recipe delivers only 1g of protein per serving at 58 calories, so it's not designed as a primary protein source. It's better used as a condiment or side element rather than a standalone dinner.
How long does Firecracker Salmon take to prep?
Firecracker Salmon qualifies as quick prep and makes 4 servings on the stovetop. This recipe works well as a sauce or topping component to pair with other higher-protein dishes.
Is Firecracker Salmon good for fat loss?
At only 58 calories and 1g protein per serving, this is too low in protein density to function as a meal on its own for fat loss. Use it as a flavor addition to higher-protein recipes instead.
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