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Asian Glazed Salmon in Foil
This Asian Glazed Salmon in Foil is probably the easiest way to make fish. This salmon bakes in 25 minutes, it's juicy and loaded with flavor, not to mention it's good for you!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1-2 pound Salmon fillet no skin
Optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉. Place 2 foil sheets on a baking sheet. I used 2 foil sheets because I want to make sure there's enough foil to wrap around the salmon.
- In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, fresh ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. The salt can probably be omitted since the soy sauce should have plenty of sodium.
- Place the salmon fillet over the foil then pour about half the marinade over and brush if necessary to cover the entire surface of the fish. Turn the fish over and pour the rest of the marinade. Also brush the marinade making sure that the entire fish is brushed with marinade.
- Fold the edges of the aluminum foil over the salmon so that it is fully wrapped. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of your salmon. My salmon was quite a big piece, so I baked it for 25 minutes. You may also turn the broiler on and broil for about 2 to 3 minutes at the end if preferred.
- Open the foil and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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Notes
- Baking salmon in foil allows for easy cleanup and you always end up with a juicy fish because this technique traps the moisture inside the foil and prevents the salmon from drying out. If you'd rather not use foil, parchment paper will yield the same results.
- Feel free to omit adding salt to this recipe to reduce sodium. The soy sauce will have plenty of salt.
- Nutritional information based on 1.5 lb salmon fillet.
- Salmon will keep in the fridge covered in an airtight container for up to 3 days, just be sure it has fully cooled before popping in the fridge. You can also freeze this recipe! Pop in an airtight container and store frozen for 4 - 6 months, just allow to thaw in the fridge overnight and heat back up to temperature in the oven when ready to feast.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
523mg
(22%)
Potassium
461mg
(13%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 523mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.