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Ginger Sesame Salmon: A Delicious Easy Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Ginger Sesame Salmon that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the ginger-sesame marinade over the salmon, ensuring the fillets are evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the salmon fillets.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the salmon in the ginger-sesame mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve the salmon over a bed of steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal, and add steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.

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