Soy Ginger Baked Salmon

Jane Crompton

This soy ginger baked salmon pairs a savoury-sweet marinade of soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and honey with oven-baked fillets that caramelise beautifully. Ready in under 30 minutes of active time, it's a restaurant-worthy dinner you can pull off any weeknight. Read on for the full recipe and tips.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian-inspired

Servings servings

Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

Microplane
Baking dish
Thermometer
Knife

Ingredients

1 large lemon juiced
2 cloves garlic finely grated
1 inch piece ginger peeled and grated
2 fillets salmon fillet skin-on or skinless, about 6 oz each
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ cup soy sauce
2 cups rice cooked long-grain white rice, for serving
1 tablespoon cooking spray or neutral oil for greasing baking dish

Instructions

Grate the ginger and garlic into a medium mixing bowl. Add the honey, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce. Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved and the marinade is evenly combined.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish or any oven-safe dish large enough to hold both fillets in a single layer. Using a sharp knife, score the flesh side of each fillet with 3–4 shallow diagonal cuts about ¼ inch (6 mm) deep. Pour the marinade over the salmon, spooning it into the score marks.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
Remove the salmon from the fridge and let it sit on the counter for 20–30 minutes to take the chill off.
While the salmon rests, preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C (170°C fan-forced).
Place the baking dish on the centre rack and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C. The marinade should be bubbling and slightly caramelised at the edges.
Spoon any remaining pan juices over the salmon and serve immediately over steamed white rice, quinoa, or your favourite grain. Garnish with sliced spring onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 45gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 3323mgPotassium: 1105mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg

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