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Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon (One Pan)

Close-up of a perfectly cooked Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon fillet served over white rice and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Make savory, Asian-inspired Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon using just one pan for easy cleanup. This recipe cooks quickly and delivers a healthy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic-chili paste sriracha, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound skin-on salmon fillet at room temperature, cut into 3–4 portions
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • Chopped green onions for serving
  • Toasted sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  1. Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Heat the skillet so that a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly but does not bounce.
  2. In a small saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium high, then remove from heat and stir in the honey and chili paste. Remove a few spoonfuls of the cooked glaze in a separate bowl for serving.
  3. Drizzle the salmon with the canola oil and brush so that it is evenly coated. Place the salmon skin-side up on the hot skillet. Let cook for about 3 minutes, totally undisturbed, until the salmon forms a nice crust.
  4. When the salmon turns opaque on the sides and starts to turn opaque on top, use a flexible spatula to flip the salmon so that it is skin-side down. Brush or spoon the remaining glaze in the saucepan all over the top.
  5. Place the skillet immediately into the oven and let cook for 6 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and cover with foil. Let rest 4 to 5 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with reserved glaze, chopped green onion, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • You can use salmon portions, but know they will bake more quickly. Sockeye salmon fillets are thinner than Atlantic or farm-raised salmon, so they will sear and bake faster.
  • If you make this for a crowd, scale up the recipe, but do not crowd the skillet so the salmon sears properly.
  • This recipe tastes best the day you make it. If you have leftovers, let them come to room temperature for about 10 minutes, then add them to a salad, scrambled eggs, or scrambled tofu.

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Keywords: Soy-Ginger Glazed Salmon, One Pan, Asian Inspired, Savory Sauce, Healthy Dinner, Quick Salmon

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