Chili Crisp Salmon Marinade
This Chili Crisp Salmon Marinade packs so much flavor with just a handful of ingredients. The combination creates the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
One thing that has completely changed the way I cook during the week is protein prepping marinade.
Instead of spending hours meal prepping full meals on Sunday, I simply mix together a few marinades, add my proteins, and let the refrigerator do the work. It takes less than 30 minutes, and when dinner rolls around during the week, most of the work is already done.
This Chili Crisp Salmon Marinade is one of my favorites because it packs so much flavor with just a handful of ingredients. The combination of chili crisp, fresh ginger, garlic, lime, sesame oil, and coconut aminos creates the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just enough heat.
It’s perfect for healthy weeknight dinners and works beautifully whether you’re baking, grilling, or cooking salmon in the air fryer.
Why You’ll Love This Marinade
- Ready in just 5 minutes
- High-protein meal prep
- Perfect for Sunday protein prep
- Sweet, savory, and slightly spicy
- Great for baking, grilling, or air frying
- Easy weeknight dinner solution
Ways to Use It
- Baked salmon
- Grilled salmon
- Air fryer salmon
- Sheet pan dinners
- Salmon bowls
- Salad topper
- Meal prep lunches
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze salmon in this marinade?
Yes! Freeze the raw salmon directly in the marinade. Thaw overnight before cooking.
How long should salmon marinate?
Thirty minutes gives great flavor, but overnight works well if you’re prepping ahead.
Tips for the best marinade
- Fresh ginger makes a huge difference.
- Don’t marinate longer than overnight since the lime juice can begin to break down the fish.
- Double the marinade if serving over rice so you have extra sauce after cooking.
I hope this marinade helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
Chili Crisp Salmon Marinade
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- For:
- 4 salmon fillets
Let's Make It
- Whisk all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Place the salmon in a zip-top bag or airtight container and pour the marinade over the top.
- Marinate for 30 minutes up to overnight.
- Cook however you prefer.
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
