Sesame Ginger Salmon
A super easy and flavorful salmon dish chockfull of heart-healthy protein, vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids!
So let’s talk salmon. Salmon is absolutely one of my favorite kinds of fish. It’s so versatile, so hearty, and so full of protein, vitamin A, and omega fatty acids, which are essential to the proper functioning of the heart and brain. I’m obviously not a salmon ambassador or anything – I just really like it, and when you prepare it with the right ingredients, you’ll have a hearty, healthy dish on your table in no time that your family will love!
Like with this simple ginger marinade here, the salmon soaks up all of the amazing Asian flavors before it gets baked to flaky perfection. And then you finish it off with that sweet honey ginger glaze with a hint of spiciness from the Sriracha because as you know, I have to add Sriracha to everything!
Sesame Ginger Salmon
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 5-ounce salmon filets
For the Honey Ginger Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- To make the glaze, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, ginger and sesame seeds in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and green onions.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine ginger marinade and salmon filets; marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place salmon filets along with the marinade onto prepared baking dish and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- Serve salmon immediately with honey ginger glaze.
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We love this recipe and I have made salmon using it numeros times! In fact, it it so good, I stop at the marinade and don’t even get to the glaze! Enjoy!!
I usually do no like Salmon but this recipe won me over. It is absolutely delicious!!!!!
It’s looks Delicious!! I can definitely make this for dinner.
Hi,
This recipe sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it. Just one question which i don’t think I have seen asked. Can you make the salmon in advanced and serve it at room temperature? Thanks .
You can certainly serve this at room temperature but I personally find this best when served hot.
I stumbled upon this recipe by accident and made it for dinner tonight and everyone in the house LOVED it. Online blog recipes never really turn out like the pictures and described end product–in my experience. Your directions were so easy to follow. The ginger warmed the whole dish and this will quickly become a family favorite. Thank you!! 🙂
Best Asian-inspired salmon recipe, hands down!
I made this for dinner tonight! By far favorite pinterest posted recipe. It was absolutely delicious. I made the four servings with the hopes of saving the other two fillets for lunch tomorrow but my husband and I devoured the whole meal. No left overs. The sriracha honey sauce added the extra touch. Thank you for this recipe. Looking forward to trying more. 😉
I’m a bit confused. The recipe calls for 4 fillets, yet makes 2 servings. Would you kindly clarify? Thanks,
Thank you for pointing that out, Wendy. The recipe should read “4 servings”, not 2.
Fantastic!!! I too love salmon. Thank you again for another AMAZING recipe! I would really like to see some more fish recipes from you, maybe mahi or cod?
This is one of the best salmon recipes I have found! My family loves it. The only modification I have made is to use the glaze differently. I put the glaze on the salmon the last 5 minutes it is in the oven. I think it is much better than serving it on the side. Delicious!!
I made this for dinner tonight and instead of doing it in the oven. I fired up the smoker/grill. Turned out so amazing. Definitely keeping this one.
Hi Chung ah
This is shahrokh
I thank you very much for the marinade. I got sword fish last night and was looking for the nice marinade ,so I saw yours and I loved it ,I had to try it.it tasted so good ,thank you .
As I saw your comment that the sword fish has different marinade ,can I have your favorite one on that .that you again
Best happiness to you
Shahrokh, unfortunately I do not have a swordfish marinade recipe on my site at this time.
Thank you. This works real well – I didn’t even make the glaze and the flavor was sumptuous. I’m looking forward to working with you (your ideas) again soon.
PK
Boston
Hi Chungah! Thank you so much for this recipe! I make salmon often at home and this is one of my definite favorites.. My boyfriend begs for it weekly! I’m making this at my parents home tonight. Everyone is a huge salmon fan except for my mother. I know it will change the flavor drastically, but is there any chance you could recommend a different type of fish to try it with? I’ll be making salmon for everyone else, but wanted to try & include mom. Thanks again… And I think the sesame is perfect.
You can try swordfish but salmon is really best for a recipe like this.
I can’t wait to try this recipe at a dinner party I am having. I have a few questions:
1/. Do you spread the glaze onto the fish after taking it out of the oven, before serving? If so, is there a trick so it does not break apart (or is the glaze not that thick)?
2/. Someone asked how to get it brown as in the picture. You suggested broiling at the end. I’m new to cooking fish – can you explain exactly how you do this? (What temp, for how long, do you reduce baking cook time and how much, do you move the rack up close to the top shelf?). I just don’t want to dry out the fish.
It look delicious – I’m super excited to check out your other recipes!
Stephanie, you can serve the glaze however you see fit – you can spoon it on top, you can drizzle it as needed, or serve it on the side. It’s really up to you and what you are comfortable with. As for broiling – if you are new to cooking fish, I would advise against it as you may run the risk of overcooking the fish, which is not very appetizing at all! But if you do decide to broil it, you can simply do so by using the “broil” function until slightly crisp on top, which should only take 1-2 minutes.
This is my new go-to recipe for salmon. I am not crazy about fish but eat for the added health benefits. This marinade is amazing, it masks the fishy taste that I don’t like and just lets the meaty flavor shine through. The glaze is delicious too and my kids go crazy over this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Looks really delicious.
Should I cover it with foil to keep it moist or incovered?
There is no need to cover.
Great recipe – followed it to a tee! So much easier than broiling salmon in the oven – no lingering fish odor in the kitchen!
Oh. my. goodness. This was BY FAR the best salmon I have ever made AND eaten! This is my new favorite meal! Served it with brown basmati rice and sautéed kale with coconut oil… yum yum yum! THANK YOU! 🙂