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Sesame Ginger Salmon Recipe

This sesame ginger salmon is the answer to a quick lunch meal-prep or weeknight meals. It is so flavorful and easy to make, you’ll have it on repeat.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 large skinless salmon filet
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons ginger freshly grated
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • sesame seeds

Honey Ginger Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or baking dish, combine olive oil, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, garlic, ginger, white wine vinegar, brown sugar and whisk well until combined. Add salmon to the dish or place everything in a ziplock bag, then refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes to overnight, flipping the filets occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or line with tin foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray.
  • Place salmon filets along with the marinade onto the prepared baking dish and bake until the salmon is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • To make the glaze, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Serve salmon immediately with honey ginger glaze and top with sesame seeds and green onions.