Buffalo Salmon

Health score
19%
Buffalo Salmon
30 min.
6
332kcal

Suggestions

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with the spicy and savory flavors of Buffalo Salmon! This mouth-watering recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their seafood game. With a mere 30-minute cooking time, you can have a restaurant-quality dish on the table in no time. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this recipe serves six people, making it an excellent option for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.

What sets this recipe apart is the clever combination of hot sauce and panko breadcrumbs, which creates a crispy, golden-brown crust on the salmon fillet. The spicy kick from the hot sauce is balanced by the richness of the unsalted butter, making each bite a delightful harmony of flavors. And the best part? This dish is surprisingly healthy, with a caloric breakdown that's relatively balanced, making it a great option for those looking for a guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a spice lover, or just looking to mix things up in the kitchen, Buffalo Salmon is sure to become a new favorite. So go ahead, give it a try, and experience the thrill of a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup hot sauce such as frank's redhot 
  • 0.3 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • pound salmon fillet with skin
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in upper third. Lightly oil a shallow baking pan.
  2. Melt butter with hot sauce and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper over medium heat. Set aside 1/4 cup sauce.
  3. Toss panko with oil in a bowl. Put salmon, skin side down, in baking pan and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then brush with remaining sauce.
  4. Sprinkle panko evenly over top of fish, then bake until panko is golden and fish is just cooked through, 16 to 22 minutes.
  5. Serve reserved sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories332kcal
Protein37.56%
Fat59.48%
Carbs2.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
21.705652278403%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:331.55kcal
16.58%
Fat:21.49g
33.06%
Saturated Fat:7.86g
49.14%
Carbohydrates:2.41g
0.8%
Net Carbohydrates:2.26g
0.82%
Sugar:0.21g
0.24%
Cholesterol:108.24mg
36.08%
Sodium:398.81mg
17.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.54g
61.08%
Vitamin B12:4.84µg
80.66%
Selenium:56.14µg
80.21%
Vitamin B6:1.24mg
62.06%
Vitamin B3:12.11mg
60.55%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.82%
Phosphorus:310.69mg
31.07%
Vitamin B5:2.55mg
25.47%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.97%
Potassium:750.2mg
21.43%
Copper:0.39mg
19.42%
Magnesium:45.51mg
11.38%
Folate:41.72µg
10.43%
Iron:1.37mg
7.63%
Vitamin A:352.03IU
7.04%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.84%
Vitamin K:5.21µg
4.96%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.06%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.76%
Calcium:27.04mg
2.7%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.17%
Source:Epicurious