If you like salmon, you will LOVE this delicious, easy, broiled sweet chili salmon! It has just the right balance of heat, sweet, and richness. And that caramelized top from the broiler? Nothing beats it.

This sweet chili salmon cooks in minutes under the broiler. www.lillieeatsandtells.com

I could drink sweet chili sauce. It’s one of those sauces that turns everything to gold. But I find myself avoiding it since I know it’s going to be high in sugar, and I HATE using up too many of my carbs on what should be my protein source. I like to use them on things that TASTE like carbs… like bread and fruit… and TREATS. BUT I’ve learned that with this broiled salmon, you don’t need to use very much sweet chili sauce to get that delicious caramelized top. So worth it! This is just a few carbs per serving, all in… That’s nothing.

Trader Joe’s Sweet Chili Sauce has just 6 carbs, which is the lowest I’ve found. I’ve seen other sweet chili sauces that have as many as 10. So peek at your labels if you’re concerned! This recipe is calculated with the TJ one.

The sweet chili salmon has the perfect balance of sweet, heat, and richness. www.lillieeatsandtells.com

Some Thoughts on Salmon

I’ll be honest: my family just really prefers farm-raised salmon to wild salmon. But it’s no secret why–t’s the fat. Farm-raised salmon has a higher fat-content making it so moist and hard to mess up! Ross used to bring home fresh-caught wild salmon from Alaska fishing trips, and I would get so excited … until we cooked it. It was just never as delicious as my frozen fillets from Costco. HA! I’m so ashamed to admit it, and I’m GLAD that not everyone will agree. But it’s the truth over here.

But when you’re watching your fats, whether they’re “healthy fats” or not, those add up fast. And just like I don’t like using up my carbs on my protein source, I don’t love to use up my fats there either. I prefer to be able to add avocado, nuts, cheese! Or to leave room for some in random snacks and munchies. Ha. I am who I am. And sometimes I like to stand at the pantry and make poor decisions.

This sweet chili salmon has a beautiful caramelized top. www.lillieeatsandtells.com

So…. we stock two kinds of salmon in our house: a fattier option (farm raised) and a leaner option (wild sockeye). When I make salmon, I do some of the fattier option for my family and some of the leaner for me. Mine might be done a few minutes before theirs. (The other benefit of using salmon with a higher fat content is that you can’t mess that stuff up. It’s much harder to overcook.) But otherwise, it’s the same prep.

You won’t find an easier, macro-friendly recipe for sweet chili salmon. www.lillieeatsandtells.com

How to Make this Broiled Sweet Chili Salmon

This recipe could not be easier. Besides salt and pepper, you only need three ingredients:

  • Salmon
  • Garlic powder
  • Sweet chili sauce

Start by preheating your broiler. I like to start my broiler on low. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (this helps your salmon not stick and keeps your pan cleaner), and then place your salmon skin-side down (if there’s skin) on the parchment. Pat the salmon dry, and then sprinkle liberally with kosher salt. Add some fresh-cracked pepper and garlic powder, then drizzle the sweet chili sauce evenly all over the salmon. Use your hands, a pastry brush, or even just your spatula to spread the sauce over the tops.

Broil on your second highest rack for 3-6 minutes, or until the salmon is done to your liking. I like to broil on high for a minute at the end to really get that beautiful caramelized top.

You can use either farm-raised or wild salmon in this recipe. www.lillieeatsandtells.com

Serving Suggestions for Sweet Chili Salmon

If you want to round out your dinner, you can serve this sweet chili salmon with some of these macro-friendly sides:

The whole family will love this sweet chili salmon. www.lillieeatsandtells.com

More Salmon Recipes

If you need more salmon in your life, check out these delicious recipes:

If you make this, be sure to tag me on Instagram @lillieeatsandtells! I want to see how your salmon turns out!

Broiled Sweet Chili Salmon

This macro-friendly sweet chili salmon comes together in minutes under the broiler.
4.50 from 2 votes
Course dinner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon* (453 g)
  • kosher salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler on low and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place your salmon skin-side down (if there’s skin) on the parchment and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle liberally with kosher salt.
  • Add a few cracks of pepper and some garlic powder.
  • Drizzle sweet chili sauce evenly over all salmon. Use your hands or a spatula to spread it around to cover the tops.
  • Broil on your second highest rack for 3-6 minutes or until the tops start to caramelize and salmon is done to your liking. (Optional: Broil on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute at the end.)

Notes

*Farm-raised salmon is much higher in fat. If you’re using a leaner salmon, like Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye, make sure to keep an eye on it so you don’t overcook or it will dry out. Sometimes the fillets are thin and will just need a few minutes in the oven.
Notes on nutrition: The nutrition facts below are calculated using wild sockeye salmon. 
Nutrition facts if using farm-raised salmon: 205 cal, 3.4 g carbs, 11 g fat, 21 g protein, 1.8 g fiber.
Cooking Alternative: You can also pan sear the salmon for just 2-3 minutes per side until done.
MFP: Search Lillie Eats and Tells Sweet Chili Farm Salmon or Sweet Chili Sockeye Salmon

Nutrition

Serving: 105gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 24.6gFat: 5.3gFiber: 1.7g
Keywords broiled, salmon

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  1. 5 stars
    This Salmon was SO easy and so good! I put on a salad of arugula/spinach with Roasted sweet potatoes and didn’t even need a dressing. Yet another delicious recipe by Lillie!