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Flaky salmon baked with a sweet-spicy Korean gochujang glaze that caramelizes into a sticky, savory finish.

Sticky Gochujang Salmon Recipe

Flaky salmon baked with a sweet-spicy Korean gochujang glaze that caramelizes into a sticky, savory finish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
For the Gochujang Glaze:
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp melted butter optional for extra gloss

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Foil or parchment
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Basting brush
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with oil.
  2. Pat the salmon dry using paper towels.
  3. Brush olive oil over each fillet with a basting brush.
  4. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over the salmon.
  5. Add gochujang, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and melted butter to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth, thick, and glossy.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  7. Brush half the glaze over the salmon using a basting brush.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes or until the salmon is almost flaky.
  9. Brush on the remaining glaze and broil for 1 minutes until the edges caramelize.
  10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 8 minutes or air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
  • Variations: Swap honey for maple syrup. Add sesame oil for nutty flavor or use gochugaru for extra heat.
  • Safety Tip: Broilers burn sugary glazes fast—watch closely in the last 1–2 minutes.