Asian Salmon Recipe
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Asian Salmon Recipe
Description
The Asian Salmon Recipe highlights a marinade combining soy sauce, orange juice, and sesame oil, enriched with garlic, ginger, honey, and black pepper for an umami-rich, slightly sweet profile. Marinating the salmon for an hour or more allows the flavors to penetrate and tenderize the fish. Baking the marinated salmon at 350°F on a foil-lined baking sheet ensures even cooking and easy cleanup.
The fish is cooked until opaque and flakes easily, typically around 15 minutes for a large filet or 10 minutes for individual portions. Sprinkling toasted sesame seeds over the finished salmon adds texture contrast and a delicate nuttiness. The method is straightforward and preserves the natural moistness of the salmon while providing bold Asian flavors.
This salmon is well suited as a main dish accompanied by steamed rice, sautéed greens, or simple noodles, making it a balanced weekly meal or dinner option. Its simplicity and clear flavor construction make it approachable for cooks of many skill levels.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillet either individual portions or a whole half fish, fresh
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbs garlic minced
- 1 tbs ginger minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large container, mix all ingredients together excluding the salmon. Place salmon in marinade, cover and refrigerate for an hour or so. The longer you marinate, the better!
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place fish on foil and bake about 15 minutes, if baking one large filet...or about 10 minutes for individual portions.
- When salmon is opaque and flaking, remove from oven and top with sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1131mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 679mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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