Chili Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• 1.5-2 lbs salmon, cubed
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• Neutral oil, as needed
• 2 Roma tomatoes, small dice
• 1/2 sweet onion, small dice
• Chives, as needed

Red Chili Sauce

• 3 red Fresno chilies (seeds removed)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 oz water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce

Directions

• Marinate the salmon with a light drizzle of oil, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and honey.
• Transfer to a sheet tray lined with foil or parchment and broil on high for 10 minutes.
• Combine the chili sauce ingredients in a blender and blend together.
• Add oil to a pan on low heat. When warm, add the minced garlic and fry on low until fragrant.
• Add the onion and tomatoes and cook on medium heat until softened.
• Add the chili sauce and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, then fold in the cooked salmon.
• Give everything a gentle mix and garnish with chives.

Best served with jasmine rice. Serves 4. From David Nguyen on Instagram.