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Sesame Ginger Salmon
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Sesame Ginger Salmon

Sesame Ginger Salmon is baked salmon filet marinated in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, sesame seeds, and green onions. The salmon absorbs a blend of sweet, savory, and slightly nutty flavors before baking, then is served with a honey ginger glaze that adds an extra layer of sweet heat and sesame aroma to the dish.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. To make the glaze, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, ginger and sesame seeds in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and green onions.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  5. Place salmon filets along with the marinade onto prepared baking dish and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  6. Serve salmon immediately with honey ginger glaze.