Asian Salmon (With Soy And Ginger)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
405 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian Salmon (With Soy And Ginger)
Description
This Asian Salmon recipe begins with marinating large salmon fillets in a blend of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic, and black pepper. The marinade infuses the fish with a balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors enhanced by the sharpness of ginger and garlic. After marinating for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight, the salmon is patted dry to ensure a good sear before cooking.
The salmon is cooked skin-side down in a hot skillet with olive oil, allowing the skin to crisp up, creating texture contrast against the tender, opaque flesh. Cooking time is carefully controlled to maintain moistness. Meanwhile, the marinade is simmered to reduce into a glaze that thickens and concentrates its flavor.
Once cooked, the salmon fillets are brushed with the soy-ginger glaze and garnished with toasted white sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves. The final dish offers a combination of textures—the crisp skin, moist fish, and the sticky glaze—along with a flavor profile of savory, sweet, and aromatic freshness. It pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch black pepper or to taste
- 2 salmon fillet large
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- black sesame seeds toasted
- cilantro fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
- Coat the salmon fillets on all sides in the marinade and let them sit for 30 minutes to overnight, skin-side up.
- When ready, remove the fillets and pat dry with paper towel.
- Place the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half. Set aside to cool down.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat. Once hot, drizzle the salmon fillets with olive oil on all sides and place them skin-side down in the skillet. Turn down the heat, and let the fish cook for 5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 minutes. When the salmon has changed color from a vibrant, translucent red or orange to a more opaque, pale pink, remove the salmon fillets from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush the soy sauce glaze over the fillets and garnish with toasted white sesame seeds and cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1082mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 902mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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