Description
Ginger Sesame Salmon is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines the rich taste of salmon with a zesty ginger sesame marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the ginger sesame mixture over the salmon, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the salmon fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve the salmon over a bed of steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg