Easy Sesame Ginger Salmon recipe. Ready in under 30 minutes, this makes a quick and simple weeknight dinner idea.
Only 2 more weeks of classes left, then we are done for the school year!
The last month of school is always the busiest time. That’s why I’m trying to make quick and easy meals for my busy weekdays. And this Sesame Ginger Salmon is about as easy as they come.
Plus it uses simple ingredients you may already have at home. All you need is:
- salmon
- olive oil
- sesame oil
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- honey
- fresh ginger
- sesame seeds
- green onions (optional)
That’s it!
I have made this salmon twice in the past two weeks because it is so quick and easy to make.
Typically when I have salmon in the house I make my honey dijon salmon, but because I ran out of dijon mustard last month, I have been looking for an alternative.
I know, I hear you say “buy more dijon mustard”. This is easier said than done in the last month of the school year when you are a teacher.
So here is my alternative. Using what I have in the house.
And, to be honest, this is quickly becoming one of my favourite salmon recipes to make.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Sesame Ginger Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon filets
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
Garnish
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce and brown sugar. Add in the salmon skin side up and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- Place the salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet and cook for around 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all of the glaze ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over the warm salmon. Garnish with green onions.
This recipe was so easy to make and was the perfect easy weeknight dinner! We served it up with some roasted veggies and it tasted great!
Such a good combo! So glad you liked it 🙂
This salmon is restaurant quality! The sesame glaze is sweet and salty! So good paired with salmon!
Yay! So glad you liked it Alison!
This salmon is mine and my daughter’s favorite dish! Can’t wait to make this recipe again! So delicious and easy!
So happy you both love it! 🙂
This is quite possibly my new favorite way to enjoy salmon! Perfectly light and tender; a recipe worthy of a restaurant, indeed!
I am so happy you liked it Sara!
This is so good, and I love how easy it is! Totally the perfect weekday meal. 😀 Thanks for a great recipe!
Definitely have it on rotate during the weekdays. So glad you liked it 🙂
I love the ingredients selected for this delightful sesame ginger salmon!! It looks amazing!
Thanks so much! It is one of my favourites 🙂