5 from 12 votes
Asian Salmon (With Soy And Ginger)
Asian Salmon with Soy and Ginger marinates salmon fillets in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, fresh grated ginger, garlic, and black pepper. The salmon is pan-seared skin-side down to crisp the skin, then glazed with a reduced marinade, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for a balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic notes. This method enhances the natural richness of the salmon with an umami glaze and bright garnishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
405 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% 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.