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Gochujang salmon is a deliciously spicy dish that’s easy to make. Learn two easy cooking methods: oven-broiled or sous vide.

Gochujang Salmon with Garlic Spinach 

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  • Author: Sharon Chen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Gochujang salmon is a deliciously spicy Korean dish that’s easy to make. Learn two easy cooking methods: oven-broiled or sous vide.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/4 pounds (565g) salmon, cut into 4 portions
  • 8 ounces (225g) baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion, sliced for garnish

For the gocujang glaze:

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon mirin or white wine
  • 2 tablespoons tamari, divided
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

Instructions

The oven method: 

  1. Preheat the broiler to high and position a rack in the upper third of the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, make the glaze by whisking together gochujang, mirin, 1 tablespoon of tamari, honey, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 clove of grated garlic, and ginger.
  3. Pat salmon dry and place skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the glaze. Broil until just cooked through, 5-8 minutes, depending on thickness.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 3 cloves garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon tamari.
  5. Plate the salmon over the spinach and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

The sous vide method: 

  1. Set up the sous vide: Preheat water to 125°F (52°C) using a sous vide machine. 
  2. Make the gochujang glaze: In a small bowl, make the glaze by whisking together gochujang, mirin, 1 tablespoon of tamari, honey, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 clove of grated garlic, and ginger.
  3. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon dry and brush it with the glaze. Place salmon in one large sous vide bag, leaving enough room between fillets, and vacuum seal the bag. 
  4. Sous vide the salmon: Submerge the salmon in the preheated sous vide water bath and set the timer for 40 minutes. 
  5. Sear the salmon: Once the timer goes off, remove the salmon from the water bath, open the bag, and gently transfer the salmon to a plate. Pat it dry. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add some oil and transfer the salmon, skin side down, into the skillet. Sear the skin for one minute and flip to sear the other side for 30 seconds. Transfer the salmon back to the plate and set aside. 
  6. Round out the meal: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 3 cloves of garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and just starting to brown for about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon tamari. Plate the salmon over the spinach and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The sous vide method is excellent for salmon meal prep. You can store the sous vide gochujang salmon (especially vacuum-sealed) in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat, just follow step 5 and 6 from above to sear and round out your delicious salmon meal. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 265
  • Sugar: 6.8g
  • Sodium: 736.3mg
  • Fat: 9.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.1g
  • Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 34.9g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg
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