Asian Salmon in Foil
The best and easiest way to make salmon in foil – and you won’t believe how much flavor is packed right in!
You know that signature line by The Most Interesting Man in the World? Well, I’m going to have to steal his meme for just a second here to say this.
I don’t always cook salmon, but when I do, I prefer foil. Stay hungry, my friends.
No, but really, foil is the only way to cook salmon. The only way. It seals in all that flavor and the clean-up is a breeze. All you have to do is toss the foil. It doesn’t get easier than that, right?
And the flavors are soaked right in, leaving you with the most tender, flavorful salmon ever that flakes so easily. You can’t beat that!
Asian Salmon in Foil
The best and easiest way to make salmon in foil - and you won't believe how much flavor is packed right in!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds salmon
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha and pepper, to taste.
- Place salmon onto the prepared baking sheet and fold up all 4 sides of the foil. Spoon the honey mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon, covering completely and sealing the packet closed.
- Place into oven and bake until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.* Open the packet and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
*Baking time may need to be adjusted depending on the thickness of the salmon.
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Made it tonight with rice and broccoli. Delicious and simple.
This salmon looks incredible! I don’t eat a lot of salmon except for when I eat sushi, but MUST make this. I love the idea of easy cleanup, too!
I can not agree more! The only way I cook salmon is in foil and I love the way it steams in its own juices but still gets a slight crunch!
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Can I put the honey mixture on the salmon and leave refrigerated until I’m ready to bake?
Really
mmm I love salmon in foil! yours looks beautiful. so many great flavors!
How did you know I just bought a TON of Salmon and I have been needing some new ways to cook it? I mean, if you can relate it to the most interesting man in the world, it has to be BOMB. Pinned!
Looks like a delicious recipe. Would serve 6 very generously. 1/2 a pound of filleted fish as a single serving is huge 😉
That. Glaze!
Looks and sounds fantastic, and I wish I had a piece of salmon to make it for and wrap it up 😀 Might just have to whenever I get back from my holidays 😀 Thanks for the recipe x