Spicy Salmon with Caramilzed Onion
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onion recipe, featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets infused with bold spices and a touch of honey for a perfectly balanced kick. The salmon is pan-seared to crispy-skinned perfection and crowned with golden, melt-in-your-mouth caramelized onions enhanced with a hint of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. This quick and flavorful dish, ready in just 40 minutes, combines sweet, savory, and spicy elements in every bite. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with zesty lemon wedges, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a light salad for a well-rounded meal. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a bold, gourmet twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (for garnish, optional)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle with honey and rub to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the onions.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10-12 minutes, until the onions are softened and golden.
Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to the onions, stirring to combine. Lower the heat slightly and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the onions to caramelize fully. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes on one side until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving plate and top each fillet with a generous portion of caramelized onions.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a bright, zesty finish.
Enjoy your Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onion as a standalone dish or pair it with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 91.6 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 52.6 mcg | 263% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1938 mg | 41% | |
*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.
