Soy Ginger Salmon

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced; about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 tsp Fresh ginger (Grated)
• 1 tsp Honey
• 0.5 tsp Garlic-chili paste (Sriracha may be used instead, or substitute 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
• 1 lb Skin-on salmon fillet (At room temperature; cut into 3–4 portions)
• 2 tsp Canola oil (For coating the salmon and skillet)
• Green onions (Chopped, for serving; typical garnish amount estimated)
• Sesame seeds (Toasted, for serving; typical garnish amount estimated)

Steps

1. 1

   Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 425°F (220°C). Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly. The water should not bounce or dance around the pan; if it does, the skillet is too hot.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey and garlic-chili paste, sriracha, or red pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Transfer a few spoonfuls of the cooked glaze to a separate bowl and reserve it for serving.

5. 5

   Drizzle the salmon portions with the canola oil and brush them so they are evenly coated.

6. 6

   Place the salmon skin-side up in the hot skillet. Cook it completely undisturbed for about 3 minutes, until it develops a nice crust.

7. 7

   When the salmon is opaque along the sides and beginning to turn opaque on top, use a flexible spatula to carefully flip the portions so they are skin-side down.

8. 8

   Brush or spoon the remaining glaze from the saucepan evenly over the tops of the salmon.

9. 9

   Immediately transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 6 minutes. The center may appear slightly undercooked when removed, but it will continue cooking as it rests.

10. 10

    Remove the skillet from the oven and cover it loosely with foil. Let the salmon rest for 4–5 minutes.

11. 11

    Serve the salmon immediately with the reserved glaze, chopped green onions, and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Use an oven-safe skillet and avoid overheating it, since the glaze can burn and the salmon may stick. The recipe's listed cook time includes skillet searing, oven baking, and resting. The structured recipe data lists approximately 338 calories, 45 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates, and 13 g fat per serving; actual nutrition varies with the salmon and amount of glaze consumed.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• salmon
• baked
• pan-seared
• quick
• healthy
• high-protein