How to Make Ginger-Soy Baked Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is often a go-to choice for many people looking to incorporate more fish into their diets, and for good reason. It's not only delicious, but it's also packed with essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health. But sometimes, cooking the same old salmon dish can get a bit boring. That's where this recipe for Ginger-Soy Baked Salmon comes in to shake things up.

This recipe takes the flavors of ginger and soy and combines them with the rich, bu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup light soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 fillets

  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  • Add soy sauce, rice wine, rice vinegar, ginger, and wasabi paste to the garlic-sesame oil mixture; whisk to combine. Add salmon fillets and turn to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove fillets from the marinade, shake off excess, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 4852mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 515mg