Sesame Ginger Salmon
A flavorful sesame ginger salmon recipe with a sweet and spicy glaze that’s simple to prepare and a treat for the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic together in a bowl until well combined.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in a shallow dish with the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- Arrange the marinated salmon on the prepared baking sheet, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate overnight but be cautious of overpowering flavors. Fresh ingredients enhance overall flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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