Description
Asian Salmon in Foil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that features tender, flavorful salmon fillets baked in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Additional:
- Nonstick spray or olive oil for greasing foil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, green onions, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Assemble packets: Tear 4 large sheets of foil and lightly grease each. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each sheet. Spoon sauce over the salmon. Fold up the sides of the foil to seal.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or stir-fried vegetables.
- Grilling option: Grill the foil packets over medium heat for about 12–14 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
