December 31, 2021
Gochujang Salmon with Asparagus
Sweet and savory, this easy salmon is a delicious Korean-inspired main. I like to serve this with some sautéed asparagus for a full meal.
Servings: 2
Calories: 406kcal
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon with or without skin
- 1 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 garlic clove minced
Asparagus
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 2/3 pound asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
- pinch of monk fruit powdered, omit if using coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Korean red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250ºF. Stir together the gochujang, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and then rub with a bit of avocado oil to prevent sticking. Lay the salmon on the prepared sheet and rub with reserved gochujang glaze. Bake at 250ºF for 20-35 minutes, or until the fish is just beginning to flake, or registers 120ºF inside. It will have a more raw appearance but be cooked at this point.
- While the salmon bakes, cook the asparagus. Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over high heat. When hot, add the asparagus and toss to coat in the oil. Let cook on high heat without stirring for several minutes to char the asparagus in spots. Then toss and char without stirring again a couple more times, about 5-8 minutes in total
- Add the garlic and toss to coat and cook for about 1 minute. Add the soy sauce and sweetener and cook until little to no liquid remains, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil and red pepper flakes, if using. Season to taste with salt.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.69
Nutrition for salmon without asparagus: Calories: 343 cal, Carbs: 4g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 14g, Protein: 47g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 2.04
Nutrition Facts
Gochujang Salmon with Asparagus
Amount per Serving
Calories
406
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
1613
mg
70
%
Potassium
1516
mg
43
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
52
g
104
%
Vitamin A
1250
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
76
mg
8
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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