Soy Ginger Salmon is a glazed in a simple mix of soy sauce, ginger, and a touch of honey for a combination of Asian flavors that are just too good!
This less-than-30-minute wonder dish that is gonna knock your socks off and make all your people very happy. It's simple, quick, and so full of amazing flavor, you'll go back to it again and again.
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Soy Ginger Salmon is amazing for several reasons. Number one? It's super easy. But, let's not forget, it's quick, it's healthy, and the Asian-inspired flavors are out of this world. All you need is a few pantry/fridge staples and a good cast iron skillet. That's it!
The soy ginger glaze comes together in no time. You need a small mixing bowl and a whisk. Simply stir together some ginger, tamari or soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Add in some grated garlic and ginger. I have all of these ingredients in the fridge and pantry at all times. I suggest you keep these lovelies on deck. They make up the base of some of my very favorite dishes.
Once that lovely, lovely glaze is mixed, all that's left to do is sear the salmon for a few minutes (and I mean just a few) and into the oven for a few more (and I mean just a few more). What's left is the most wonderful, crispy outside and buttery inside salmon you'll ever have. I serve it with my Roasted Bok Choy and boom! Dinner is done!
Tips and Tricks
- Pull the salmon out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Make sure your cast iron skillet it HOT. This will help prevent sticking.
- Don't leave out the fish sauce. It's weird, I get it, but that flavor is just too good!
- Serve this soy ginger salmon over peanut noodles for an amazing dinner.
Variations and Substitutions
- If salmon is not your favorite type of fish, use your favorite. Cod would be a phenomenal substitution.
- Make it spicier by adding a little chili crisp or more sriracha.
- Adjust the honey or maple syrup to your level of preferred sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Soy Ginger Salmon gluten and/or dairy-free?
Both! No need to worry about either of those dietary concerns here! I use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep it gluten-free.
Why do I need a cast iron skillet?
A cast iron skillet is a true kitchen essential. They retain heat better than any other type of cookware in my opinion. Also, you want to use something this heavy to get that perfect sear on the salmon and have the benefit of being able to put it into the oven. If you don't own one, I highly recommend investing in a good quality skillet. Properly taken care of, it will last a lifetime.
Can I just cook this in the oven and skip the skillet part?
You can totally do that. However, your Soy Ginger Salmon won't have that nice crust. I suggest putting a sheet pan in the oven for about 10-15 minutes to get hot. Once hot, carefully add a couple of tablespoons of avocado oil to the pan, place the salmon skin side down and drizzle with the glaze. Roast for approximately 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest. It will be awesome!
What do I serve with this Soy Ginger Salmon?
Anything you like. However, my all time favorite side dish recipe to go with the salmon is my Roasted Bok Choy.
Soy Ginger Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 lb salmon filets, skin on I find mine in a package of 4 filets
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- kosher salt
Soy Ginger Glaze
- 3 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha more or less to taste
- cilantro and green onion optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°. Begin warming your skillet. I do this over the span of about 10 minutes. You want the skillet to be HOT so that the salmon does not stick.
- Whisk all of the glaze ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Season the salmon with a little kosher salt. Once the skillet has become hot, add a couple tablespoons of avocado oil and sear the fish, skin side up for about 3 minutes.
- Carefully, turn the salmon oven and drizzle with the glaze. Reserve some of the glaze for serving and place the skillet into the oven for 6-7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a few minutes.
- Add a little extra glaze, cilantro leaves and green onion tops to garnish. I love a good drizzle of sriracha to gild the lily. Nom and enjoy!
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Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Soy Ginger Salmon recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok! And, please leave a comment or review. I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces. And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
For other great salmon recipes, try my Oven Baked Salmon or my Coconut Curry Salmon!
Marla says
Loved this recipe! I needed a protein for Asian noodles I was making and found this. We like things pretty spicy so added a bunch more sriracha. So good. Will make again!
Rufus says
I'm so happy to hear that you loved it!