Sesame Ginger Salmon Better Than Takeout: Try This Now!
A delicious and healthy sesame ginger salmon recipe that rivals your favorite takeout dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar.
- Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the marinated salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon overnight.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg