Ginger Sesame Baked Salmon That Tastes Like It Took All Day
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (white or mixed)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Lemon slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic, honey, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the marinade generously over each fillet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is slightly caramelized at the edges. Check at 16 minutes if your oven runs hot.
- Remove from oven, scatter sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the top, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat salmon fillets completely dry before adding the marinade — this is the single most important step for getting a good glaze and avoiding steamed, pale fish.