Gochujang Glazed Salmon
Baked salmon is coated in a sweet, spicy gochujang and pineapple juice glaze, with black and white sesame seeds adding a nutty finish and green onions for freshness. Quick to prepare, it makes an easy weeknight dinner or a flavorful centerpiece for a casual meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gochujang Glazed Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk together gochujang and pineapple juice in a small bowl to form a glaze. Brush the mixture over salmon and place it on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle salmon with sesame seeds and green onion.
- Calories 180.01 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 25.88 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 6.15 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.17 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 278.27 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 448.89 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 16.68 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.32 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gochujang Glazed Salmon is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Sesame Seeds, Gochujang Base, Green Onion, and Pineapple Juice. Each serving provides about 180.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gochujang Glazed Salmon?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Gochujang Glazed Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Sesame Seeds, Gochujang Base, Green Onion, Pineapple Juice, Salmon. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Gochujang Glazed Salmon?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Gochujang Glazed Salmon?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 180.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gochujang Glazed Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Gochujang Glazed Salmon healthy?
- Gochujang Glazed Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 180.01 calories and 25.88 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 278.27 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Gluten, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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