Roasted Salmon with Ginger-Soy Sauce
Valentina P
This easy 15-minute recipe uses common pantry ingredients to add a kiss of Asian flavor to buttery salmon. The process is simple: quickly cook the 6-ingredient sauce, roast the salmon at high heat until tender, then drizzle the sauce all over the top. Sprinkle with any optional toppings. Make this a meal alongside steamed vegetables and rice.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
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Salmon
- 1 pound salmon
- 2 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil
- salt and pepper, to taste Ginger Soy Sauce
- 6 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 heaping tablespoons ginger, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped (optional, white and light green parts only) Topping (Optional)
- furikake seasoning, chili flakes, scallions, and/or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450°F. For a stovetop method, see Note 1 below.
- Step 2: Rinse and pat the salmon dry. Place, skin-side down, on a baking sheet. Rub the salmon all over with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. For a shorter piece of salmon (one inch or less), roast for only circa 8 minutes.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the garlic, ginger, and scallion. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the remaining water, tamari, and sugar to the pan. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly and smells quite fragrant. Set aside.
- Step 4: Remove the cooked salmon from the oven and transfer to a plate. Top the hot salmon with half of the sauce. Add any optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy the salmon with your favorite sides and drizzle with the extra sauce.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Looking for a stovetop method? Place the oiled salmon, skin side up, in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Note 2: Sauce recipe adapted from Daily Cooking Quest.
Nutrition
This easy 15-minute recipe uses common pantry ingredients to add a kiss of Asian flavor to buttery salmon. The process is simple: quickly cook the 6-ingredient sauce, roast the salmon at high heat until tender, then drizzle the sauce all over the top. Sprinkle with any optional toppings. Make this a meal alongside steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or salad.
How To MakeDiet Type: Low-carb
Shopping List
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Salmon
- 1 pound salmon
- 2 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil
- salt and pepper, to taste Ginger Soy Sauce
- 6 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil (such as grapeseed or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-carb granulated sweetener (1:1 sugar substitute)
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 heaping tablespoons ginger, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped (optional, white and light green parts only) Topping (Optional)
- furikake seasoning, chili flakes, scallions, and/or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450°F. For a stovetop method, see Note 1 below.
- Step 2: Rinse and pat the salmon dry. Place, skin-side down, on a baking sheet. Rub the salmon all over with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. For a shorter piece of salmon (one inch or less), roast for only circa 8 minutes.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the garlic, ginger, and scallion. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the remaining water, tamari, and sugar to the pan. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly and smells quite fragrant. Set aside.
- Step 4: Remove the cooked salmon from the oven and transfer to a plate. Top the hot salmon with half of the sauce. Add any optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy the salmon with your favorite sides and drizzle with the extra sauce.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Looking for a stovetop method? Place the oiled salmon, skin side down, in a skillet over medium-high heat. Let sear for one minute, then cover with a lid. Let the salmon filets cook undisturbed for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness. The skin will be very crispy. Sauce recipe adapted from Daily Cooking Quest.
Nutrition
This easy 15-minute recipe uses common pantry ingredients to add a kiss of Asian flavor to buttery salmon. The process is simple: quickly cook the 6-ingredient sauce, roast the salmon at high heat until tender, then drizzle the sauce all over the top. Sprinkle with any optional toppings. Make this a meal alongside steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or salad.
How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo
Shopping List
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Salmon
- 1 pound salmon
- 2 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil
- salt and pepper, to taste Ginger Soy Sauce
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil (such as grapeseed or avocado oil)
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 heaping tablespoons ginger, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped (optional, white and light green parts only)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Topping (Optional)
- furikake seasoning, scallions, and/or toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450°F. For a stovetop method, see Note 1 below.
- Step 2: Rinse and pat the salmon dry. Place, skin-side down, on a baking sheet. Rub the salmon all over with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. For a shorter piece of salmon (one inch or less), roast for only circa 8 minutes.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the garlic, ginger, and scallion. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the remaining coconut aminos, sugar, and salt to the pan. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced slightly and smells quite fragrant. Set aside.
- Step 4: Remove the cooked salmon from the oven and transfer to a plate. Top the hot salmon with half of the sauce. Add any optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy the salmon with your favorite sides and drizzle with the extra sauce.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Looking for a stovetop method? Place the oiled salmon, skin side down, in a skillet over medium-high heat. Let sear for one minute, then cover with a lid. Let the salmon filets cook undisturbed for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness. The skin will be very crispy.
Nutrition
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