Description
Tasty Asian Glazed Salmon is a mouthwatering dish that effortlessly marries sweet and savory flavors. Featuring tender salmon fillets baked in a rich marinade of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. Finished with fresh scallions and sesame seeds, it?s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. In just 25 minutes, you can create a flavorful meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Marinate salmon fillets for at least 15 minutes in the fridge.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky.
- Brush reserved marinade over salmon five minutes before finishing baking.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg