Recipe

A quick honey-soy and ginger marinade gives salmon deeply savory, caramelized edges with a tender, flaky center.

Honey-Soy & Ginger Marinated Salmon

Name: Honey-Soy & Ginger Marinated Salmon
Ingredients: 4 center-cut salmon fillets (approx. 6 oz each), skin-on; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 scallion, thinly sliced (for garnish); 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

4 servings

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Make it step by step

7 steps · 40 min of timed cooking

Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar in a bowl until the honey is fully dissolved.
Set aside 2 tablespoons of the marinade in a small cup for basting later.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish, pour the remaining marinade over them, turn to coat evenly, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.⏱ 30 min
Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler element and preheat the broiler to high, lining a baking sheet with foil and lightly oiling it.
Transfer the fillets skin-side down to the baking sheet, letting excess marinade drip off, and discard the dish marinade.
Broil for 6 to 8 minutes total, brushing with the reserved clean marinade at the 4-minute mark, until the edges show light charring and the salmon flakes with a fork.⏱ 8 min
Rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.⏱ 2 min

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Chef’s tip · Keep marinating time under 45 minutes—the salt and vinegar will break down delicate salmon flesh and turn it mushy if left longer.

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