Description
This easy honey ginger salmon is marinated in a simple mix of soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic, then baked until tender and flaky. A healthy, naturally gluten-free weeknight dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes, mostly hands-off.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets, about 6oz each
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (more to taste, if desired)
- 1-2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish, to taste
- Optional: Black sesame seeds to taste, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, then add them to a shallow bowl. Press the minced garlic and ginger on top of each filet.
- In a small bowl, add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Mix to combine, then pour over the salmon and cover. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the marinade to soak in.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the fish to a baking sheet or cast-iron skillet, then bake for 15-18 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Optional but worth it: switch the oven to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes for a more caramelized top. Keep an eye on it, since the honey, garlic and ginger can go from golden to burnt quickly. Don’t walk away from the broiler.
- Top with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Gluten-Free: Swap the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.