How to Make Oven-Baked Salmon with Hoisin and Plum Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods for cooking salmon is baking it in the oven. This method allows the fish to cook evenly and retain its natural flavors. When paired with the right sauce, oven-baked salmon can be turned into a gourmet meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

In this recipe, we will be using a delightful combination of hoisin and plum sauce to create a sweet and savory glaze f...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, or to taste, peeled and diced
  • 1 (1 pound) filleted side of salmon, skin removed
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese chile paste
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons plum sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 3 scallions, chopped, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat 1/2 of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir 1/2 of the garlic and ginger until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Grease a baking pan with the remaining oil. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in the baking pan. Rub cooled garlic and ginger over the salmon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
  • While the salmon is baking, prepare the hoisin-plum sauce. Melt butter in the skillet; cook and stir remaining garlic and ginger until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice vinegar and let it cook off. Add oyster sauce and chile paste; bring to a simmer. Stir in hoisin and plum sauces and bring back to a simmer. Pour in chicken broth to loosen up sauce to a lighter consistency. Add soy sauce.
  • Cover salmon with the sauce and continue baking until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes more. Garnish with scallions before serving.
  • Nutrition

    342 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 803mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 467mg