This Asian salmon is slow-baked and always turns out flaky and tender. It is the easiest Asian salmon recipe that's packed with flavor from the most delicious honey soy marinade. You will love it!
Ingredients
1 ½lb.salmon fillet
3tablespoonshoney
2tablespoonssoy sauce, gluten-free or coco aminos, as needed
1tablespoonsesame oil
1inchpiece of ginger, very finely minced
1clovegarlic, very finely minced
Optional: 1 finely chopped red chili
For garnish: toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lay a piece of aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap the salmon in on a baking sheet. Place the salmon on top.
1 ½ lb. salmon fillet
In a small bowl mix together the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Pour the glaze over the salmon and wrap the aluminum foil loosely around the salmon.
3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 inch piece of ginger, 1 clove garlic, Optional: 1 finely chopped red chili
Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Another way to check for doneness is to insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the salmon. You want the temperature to be 140 degrees fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius).
Serve the salmon with some sesame seeds and green onions sprinkled over the top.
For garnish: toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions