Zesty Ginger-Glazed Salmon
Succulent salmon fillets glazed with a tangy ginger-soy sauce, served over a bed of jasmine rice. This Asian quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, and mirin or rice wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin or rice wine
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1.5 cups jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and ginger until well combined. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush with the glaze.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized. Meanwhile, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Step 4: Serve salmon over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the top.
