Description
This Toasted Sesame Ginger Salmon recipe offers a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Salmon fillets are marinated in a blend of toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, soy sauce, and other aromatics, then broiled to perfection. A simple glaze made with honey and more ginger adds a sweet and savory finish. It’s an Asian-inspired dish that’s both healthy and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Salmon
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 3 tbsp Green Onions
- 1 tbsp Honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler and prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Gently add the salmon fillet to the marinade, ensuring it’s fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the salmon to the wire rack. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then broil for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through if desired.
- While the salmon is broiling, whisk together honey, a splash of sesame oil, soy sauce, minced ginger, and sesame seeds in a small bowl to create the glaze.
- Remove the salmon from the broiler, drizzle the glaze over the top, and sprinkle with additional sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a complete meal, serve with jasmine rice and sautéed bok choy.
- To make this gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Marinate the salmon for up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor.
- Cook salmon to an internal temperature of 125°F for medium-soft.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiled
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg