Sticky Orange Salmon Rice (Printable)

A flavorful salmon dish glazed in orange gochujang sauce served with fluffy jasmine rice and scallions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon & Marinade

01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets (5.3 oz each)
02 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
03 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Rice

10 - 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
11 - 3 cups water
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

14 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
16 - Orange zest (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together gochujang, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a medium bowl until smooth.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry and place in a shallow dish. Spoon 2 tablespoons of glaze over each fillet, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing rice.
03 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice, water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - Set oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the surface.
05 - Place marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush with additional glaze. Broil 5–7 inches from heat source for 6 to 8 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway through, until caramelized and cooked through (internal temp 125–130°F for medium).
06 - While salmon cooks, pour remaining glaze into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
07 - Divide buttery rice among serving bowls. Top with glazed salmon fillets, drizzle with thickened sauce, and garnish with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and orange zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze hits every flavor note: sweet, tangy, spicy, and deeply savory without being overwhelming
  • Ready in 35 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking something special
  • The buttery jasmine rice soaks up every drop of that incredible sauce, so no flavor goes to waste
02 -
  • Broilers vary wildly so check your salmon after 5 minutes to prevent burning the glaze
  • Patting the salmon completely dry before marinating helps the glaze adhere instead of sliding right off
  • Rinsing the rice until the water runs clear is non-negotiable for that perfect fluffy texture
03 -
  • If your glaze seems too thick after refrigerating, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen it up
  • Room temperature salmon cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before broiling
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