Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for Ginger Sesame Salmon that is easy to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the ginger sauce generously over the salmon fillets.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top of the salmon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- To make it a complete meal, serve the salmon over a bed of steamed rice or quinoa, and add a side of sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- 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: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg