Description
Experience the delightful harmony of ginger and soy in this quick and easy ginger soy salmon recipe, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Pan: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the Salmon Fillets: Place marinated salmon skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; avoid flipping too soon.
- Add Remaining Marinade: Pour any leftover marinade into the pan after flipping salmon. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with Garnish: Transfer cooked salmon to plates and top with chopped green onions. Pair with steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
- For added texture, sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg