Switch Up Your Salmon Routine With One Spicy Condiment

Salmon's mild yet flavorful nature invites all kinds of experimentation, and one of the best ways of giving your salmon routine an extra boost of flavor is adding gochujang.

The concentrated Korean chile paste packs a subtle fiery kick as well as loads of umami thanks to ingredients like fermented soybeans, red chiles, salt, and sometimes even sugar.

When paired with salmon, which has a naturally buttery, sweet quality, gochujang strikes an ideal balance that transforms a same-old fish dinner into a craveable new classic.

You can use gochujang as the foundation for a super tasty glaze for your salmon. For this, simply combine the ingredient with garlic, sugar, and water, along with doenjang or miso.

Alternatively, try out another combo that includes gochujang along with nutty sesame oil, salty soy sauce, spicy ginger and a

bit of sweetness from honey.

You can experiment with an array of ingredients. Just remember that you'll get a lot of mileage out of just a little gochujang, so always start with less and add as needed.