Zesty Ginger-Glazed Salmon
Succulent salmon fillets glazed with a tangy ginger-soy sauce, served over a bed of jasmine rice. This Asian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
