Description
Succulent broiled salmon brings Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to your kitchen with minimal prep and maximum taste. Quick, elegant preparation guarantees you’ll savor restaurant-quality seafood without complex cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces/170 grams each, skin on or off)
Marinade and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
Optional Garnishes:
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Black and white sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Create a silky marinade by whisking sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger paste in a small bowl until smooth. Warm mixture briefly in microwave if sugar doesn’t dissolve completely.
- Transfer salmon fillets into a large resealable container, preserving 2 tablespoons of marinade for later glazing. Coat fish thoroughly with remaining marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Heat broiler to high and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet with light cooking spray. Remove salmon, allowing excess marinade to drip off to prevent burning during intense broiling.
- Position salmon 6 inches from broiler heating element. Cook for 6-8 minutes, rotating pan midway to ensure even caramelization. Fish is ready when internal temperature reaches 120°F and flakes easily with gentle fork pressure.
- Drizzle reserved marinade over broiled salmon to create a glossy finish. Garnish with delicate scallion slivers, sprinkle of sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while flavors and temperature are optimal.
Notes
- Swap sugar with honey or maple syrup for a more natural sweetness that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler.
- For a low-carb version, replace sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia to maintain the glaze’s consistency without adding extra carbohydrates.
- Ensure your salmon is at room temperature before broiling to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry edges while keeping the center tender and succulent.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg