Sesame Ginger Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sesame Ginger Salmon
Description
The Sesame Ginger Salmon recipe features salmon filets marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fresh garlic, and grated ginger, combined with sesame seeds and green onions. This marinade lets the fish soak up contrasting tastes of sweet, tangy, and aromatic spices. After marinating, the salmon is baked until it flakes easily, ensuring a tender, moist texture. The meal is finished with a honey ginger glaze incorporating honey, soy, sesame oil, sriracha, fresh ginger, and sesame seeds, adding a bright and slightly spicy note.
The baked salmon lends itself well as a main dish served alongside steamed vegetables or rice, absorbing the glaze and marinade flavors fully. The use of sesame seeds in both marinade and glaze adds a distinctive nutty texture and taste, enhancing the overall profile.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 4 salmon filets, 5-ounce
For the Honey Ginger Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- To make the glaze, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, ginger and sesame seeds in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and green onions.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine ginger marinade and salmon filets; marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place salmon filets along with the marinade onto prepared baking dish and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- Serve salmon immediately with honey ginger glaze.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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