Cape May Café at Walt Disney World's Beach Club Resort offers a delightful Sweet Thai Chili Salmon that blends sweet and spicy flavors for a satisfying seafood experience. The recipe features perfectly baked salmon, glazed with a sweet Thai chili sauce that adds a tangy kick. The dish is part of the dinner buffet and you can pair it with fresh vegetables or rice, creating a well-balanced and flavorful meal. It’s a popular choice for those looking for a light yet flavorful entrée, capturing the culinary magic that Disney is known for. Now, you can make this simple dish at home with this Cape May Cafe Sweet Thai Chili Salmon recipe.
You can use either a whole salmon filet or you can purchase single filets from the seafood counter at your local grocery store. I like to use whole filets because they are a bit cheaper. They come with the skin on which you can either cut off or leave on to add a bit of extra flavor. Make sure that you leave some time for marinating the salmon in the Sweet Thai Chili sauce to allow the flavors to meld and bring out the tanginess in the sauce.
The ingredients for the Cape May Cafe Sweet Thai Chili Salmon recipe include:
Cape May Cafe Sweet Thai Chili Salmon is super easy to make and it is the best treat to make when you're missing Walt Disney World. This is a simple recipe that will transport you straight to your favorite dinner buffet in the Disney Parks. If you want to create another iconic Disney food at home, check out my Disneyland Garlic Pretzel Bread recipe. Enjoy!
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Sweet Thai Chili Salmon is an iconic Disney food that makes a perfect light lunch or dinner.
Preheat oven to 350°F. If using a whole salmon filet, cut it into 4-6 oz pieces. Optional: remove the skin using a sharp knife to ensure you don't cut into the salmon.
Pour the bottle of sweet thai chili sauce over the salmon filets. Use a brush to coat the salmon filets with the sauce.
Cover and marinate the salmon for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Cover the salmon with aluminum foil and bake for 35 - 40 minutes.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes ♨ and enjoy!
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
