Description
Succulent soy ginger salmon brings Pacific Northwest coastal flavors to dinner tables with elegant simplicity. Delicate fish fillets marinate in umami-rich sauce, promising a quick gourmet meal that delights your palate with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 3/4 portions, at room temperature
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce (ensuring it is completely alcohol-free, such as tamarind-based soy sauce or non-fermented options)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and heat a skillet on high for 10 minutes to create a non-stick surface for the salmon.
- Craft the glaze by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat, then remove and stir in honey and red pepper flakes. Reserve a portion for final serving.
- Coat the salmon with olive oil, ensuring an even layer for optimal crust development.
- Carefully place salmon skin-side up in the scorching skillet, allowing it to sear undisturbed for approximately 3 minutes to develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Gently flip the salmon skin-side down using a flexible spatula once the edges become opaque. Generously brush the prepared glaze across the top surface.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 6 minutes, creating a slightly undercooked center that will continue cooking during resting.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and tent with foil, letting the salmon rest for 4-5 minutes to ensure maximum juiciness and tenderness.
- Finalize the dish by drizzling the reserved glaze over the salmon and garnishing with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice lovers or those preferring milder flavors.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains the sweet-savory balance.
- Select fresh, high-quality salmon with firm, bright flesh and minimal fishy odor to guarantee exceptional taste and texture.
- Pat salmon completely dry before cooking to achieve the perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg