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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I don’t like salmon. I’m looking for ways to cook and season this difficult fish. This looks great. I will make this recipe and let you know how it came out. These recipes look easy and not overwhelming. Thanks for doable demonstration.
This is my favorite salmon recipe! Thank you!
Just kidding I just tasted it and it’s great! I’m really sorry for my pms response! I feel like a bad person and I’m really sorry !
All good, Rob! Glad to hear you enjoyed it after all!
I am an avid cook and wanted to try a different Asian spin on salmon and I am extremely dissapointed.. I followed the recipe to the T and it was NOT a glaze. Instead a watery sauce that fell to the sides. I am not a fan of writing negative reviews and frankly- never have even for a restaurant, but I can’t believe people enjoyed this. Maybe I should post my own recipe. Definitely NOT damn delicious!
Looks like an easy twist with items I have on hand. Thanks.
Love this recipe!! Really flavorful and easy to make!
Happy you liked it!
Perfect, exactly what i was looking for. Delicious, well balanced, a keeper. Thank you 🙂
Awesome! Glad you liked it.
I made this last night and it was indeed Damn Delicious. Also can be made ahead for guests. I put chopped peanuts and cilantro on it, having misread recipe but they tasted good too. For an extremely easy meal could be served with already cooked jasmine rice and a Japanese cucumber salad! Thank you so much for you website!
Thanks for your feedback!
Turned out great but not as intense a flavor as I would like. Next time I’ll marinade it before cooking. I’m sure it’s my fault because my salmon was pretty thick. This was pretty much the same flavor as the packaged salmon I found in my local supermarket.
Thank you for your feedback!
I have made this recipe, exactly as given, multiple times. It is absolutely wonderful each time I make. This recipe is one of our very favorites for salmon. Super easy & hardly any clean up. My kind of meal. I have followed Chungah’s recipes for years and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend any of her recipes.
Thank you Kathy!
Chungah!
I tried this salmon recipe today. And I cannot tell you in exact terms how I enjoyed each morsel of this wonderful fish. I cooked a vegetable rice and some grean beans to complete my plate and It was delicious. Damn Delicious! Many thanks.
Aw thank you, Denise! What a great compliment. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed it!
This was absolutely amazing and so easy. Thank you so much! I enjoyed the ideas about using it for chicken and other fish. I have a large amount of shrimp I need to use up. Do you think I can use this marinade and just adjust oven time?
Yes, what a great idea!
Tried this last night and it was great! Sorry if asked already, but does this work with a thin sliced chicken instead of salmon? Adjust time/temp?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
OMG, I am so making this. Looks amazing. Thanks for the cooking tip
Love, Love, Love this recipe!!!!!! The Salmon was absolutely delish!!! Just added a lil old bay seasoning with a little black pepper to the actual salmon itself and the flavors were incredible!!
Thanks Chungah for this treasure!!!
Instead of putting it in the broiler, can you stick the salmon skin side down in the pan for extra crispy skin finish?
Yes, absolutely.
Made this for dinner last night…delicious!! Thanks for another great recipe!!
Nice post, things explained in details. Thank You.
I love your recipes and love salmon but my husband does not. He likes a milder fish. Can this be used with other types of seafood?
Yes, of course!
Another great one. I will make some version of this. I have considerable difficulty following recipes exactly. The honey, soy, rice vinegar combination is interesting. The broiling is also interesting to finish the cooking or maybe do all the cooking?