Sesame Ginger Salmon
A quick and flavorful dish featuring salmon marinated in a rich mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey until well combined.
- Marinate the salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven: Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Prepare for cooking: Remove the salmon from the marinade and place it on the preheated grill or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook the salmon: Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and flaky.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For richer flavor, marinate longer—up to 2 hours or overnight. Use olive oil as a substitute for sesame oil if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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