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A perfectly cooked fillet of Soy Ginger Salmon glazed with a dark sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions.

Soy Ginger Salmon (Broil or Bake)

This recipe provides instructions for making moist and flavorful salmon using a honey soy ginger glaze. You can choose to broil or bake the salmon for a simple, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic-chili paste sriracha, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Salmon
  • 1 pound skin-on salmon fillet at room temperature, cut into 3–4 portions *
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
For Serving
  • Chopped green onions for serving
  • Toasted sesame seeds for serving

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium high, then remove from heat and stir in the honey and chili paste. Remove a few spoonfuls of the cooked glaze in a separate bowl for serving.
  2. Drizzle the salmon with the canola oil and brush so that it is evenly coated. Place the salmon skin-side up on the hot skillet. Let cook for about 3 minutes, totally undisturbed, until the salmon forms a nice crust.
  3. When the salmon turns opaque on the sides and starts to turn opaque on top, use a flexible spatula to flip the salmon so that it is skin-side down. Brush or spoon the remaining glaze in the saucepan all over the top.
  4. Place the skillet immediately into the oven and let cook for 6 minutes (the salmon will appear a little undercooked in the center but will finish cooking as it rests). Remove from the oven and cover with foil. Let rest 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately, topped with reserved glaze, chopped green onion, and sesame seeds.

Notes

The recipe suggests broiling or baking. If broiling, watch the salmon closely as it cooks faster than baking.

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