Dressed Up Spam
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistibly flavorful Dressed Up Spam recipe! A classic pantry staple gets a gourmet twist as crispy golden Spam slices are coated in a glossy, umami-rich glaze made from soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and a hint of sesame oil. With just a touch of heat from optional sriracha and the savory aroma of garlic, this dish balances sweet, salty, and tangy flavors beautifully. Topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, Dressed Up Spam is perfect served over steamed rice, alongside sautéed veggies, or as a bold topping for noodles. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick, easy, and budget-friendly recipe that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can Spam
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
- 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
Instructions
Remove the Spam from the can and slice it into 8 equal pieces (about 1/4 inch thick).
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and sriracha (if using). Set the glaze aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
Once the oil is hot, place the Spam slices in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden and crispy, then flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the glaze mixture over the Spam. Turn the slices gently to coat them evenly in the glaze.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken and cling to the Spam slices.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the glazed Spam slices to a serving plate.
Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Pair with steamed white rice, a vegetable side dish, or use as a topping for noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.0 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4797 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2180 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
