Name: Honey Ginger Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari (if gluten free); 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons grated or minced ginger; 2 teaspoons grated or minced garlic; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1.5 pounds center-cut salmon ((or 5 individual salmon fillets)); sesame seeds, sliced scallions

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Looking for a quick dinner solution that delivers amazing flavor any night of the week? Look no further than this Baked Honey Ginger Salmon recipe, which can be made in just 30 minutes. With its mouthwatering blend of sweet honey, zesty ginger, and tender salmon fillets, this dish will become a family favorite!

Honey ginger salmon in a white serving platter with sesame seeds and a silver serving utensil around it.

If you're looking for a go-to dinner recipe that's both quick and healthy, then this baked honey ginger salmon is for you! It's a staple in my kitchen on busy weeknights along with other family favorites like my ground turkey and cauliflower rice taco skillet and Greek shrimp with feta.

This honey ginger salmon is so easy to make. The simple marinade doubles as a delicious glaze that gets poured on top of the salmon at the end.

And to make things even easier, I bake the salmon in the oven rather than cooking it on the stove. It's a lot easier than flipping delicate salmon fillets in a hot skillet, and your kitchen won't smell like fish!

With an irresistible honey ginger soy glaze, this salmon dish is bursting with amazing flavor. It's also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for your health.

So go ahead and make this nutrient-rich baked honey ginger salmon tonight. It's sure to become a favorite in your household too!

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Doctor's Tips
Ingredients
How To Make Baked Honey Ginger Salmon Step-By-Step
Chef's Tips
How To Serve This Dish
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Why You'll Love This Dish

Quick & Easy Dinner: Whip up this dish in no time for a stress-free meal any night of the week.
Amazing Flavor: The honey ginger glaze creates an umami-rich sauce that infuses the salmon with so much flavor.
Good For You- Bursting with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients.
Family-Friendly: From picky eaters to seafood lovers, this dish will please the entire family. It's a great way to introduce your kids to seafood!

Doctor's Tips

Fish really is brain food! It's packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are especially important for brain health and heart health. Our bodies don’t make omega-3s so we must get them from our diet.
The current USDA dietary guidelines recommend eating at least two servings (4 oz each) of seafood per week
To learn more, read my post about the incredible health benefits of salmon.

Ingredients

Ingredient notes and substitutions. See recipe card at the end of the post for full ingredient amounts.

Salmon- you can bake a large piece of center-cut salmon or cut the salmon into individual pieces
Tamari or soy sauce- I use reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari (for a gluten-free option)
Honey- gives the sauce nice sweetness and thickens it too; you can substitute maple syrup or agave
Rice vinegar- adds a bit of acid; you can substitute lemon juice
Ginger- fresh ginger adds so much flavor to the dish, however if you don't have any, you can use dried ginger
Garlic- once again, fresh adds more flavor but you can use garlic powder
Sesame oil- adds rich flavor

How To Make Baked Honey Ginger Salmon Step-By-Step

See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.

Step 1- Prehat oven to 400°F. Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl or measuring cup.
Step 2- Place the salmon in a greased baking dish and pour about half of the marinade over it. Let it marinate while the oven heats up.
Step 3- Meanwhile, heat the remaining marinade in a small saucepan on the stove until simmering. Cook for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Set aside.
Step 4- Bake the salmon in the oven for 10-15 minutes until cooked to desired doneness. For a golden finish, broil the salmon for 1-2 minutes at the end. Remove salmon from oven and pour the reserved sauce on top. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Honey ginger salmon in a white serving platter with sesame seeds and a silver serving utensil in the background.

Chef's Tips

For a little spice, you can add red pepper flakes, sriracha or chili garlic paste to the sauce.
You can cut the salmon into individual pieces or serve it as one large piece. Serving it as one large piece makes a nice presentation for dinner parties.
Store any leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can enjoy the leftover salmon cold or heated up in dishes like salads, sandwiches or a healthy salmon bowl.

How To Serve This Dish

Spoon the delicious sauce over the salmon and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a lovely presentation.

Serve this baked honey ginger salmon alongside your favorite side dishes. You can pair it with steamed rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa fried rice or celery root purée.

I like to serve it with a vegetable on the side like my perfect oven-roasted vegetables, miso glazed Brussels sprouts, sesame roasted broccoli or sautéed green beans.

Curious to see how salmon stacks up to other fish like mahi mahi in terms of flavor and nutrition? Read my post on Mahi Mahi vs Salmon: What You Need To Know.