Description
This Asian Salmon in Foil recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. The salmon is marinated in a delicious mixture of soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices, then baked to perfection in individual foil packets. The result is tender, moist salmon with a beautiful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Lime wedges and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the salmon: Place each salmon fillet on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to fold into a packet. Spoon the marinade evenly over each fillet and fold the foil to seal tightly.
- Bake the salmon: Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish and serve: Carefully open the packets, garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- This recipe also works well on the grill—just cook the foil packets over medium heat for about 14–16 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
