This Asian salmon is marinated in a delicious soy and ginger sauce then covered in a honey sriracha glaze. This Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon might just be your new go-to healthy dinner recipe.
You know it’s January when you’re elbow to elbow with sweaty people in the gym and there’s NO boneless skinless chicken breasts left in the grocery store.
Did that make me sound bitter? I’m totally not! Although it makes my life a tad less convenient, I love seeing people working on their fitness and caring about their health.
Okay maybe I’m a little bitter. Because really, I just needed some breasts of chicken today. But instead I did what ever resourceful 20-something would do … bought salmon instead! And thus was born the best Asian salmon recipe … ever.
First, it marinates in a soy ginger sauce. Then, it bakes in the oven. THEN it gets bathed in a honey sriracha glaze and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Next time you don’t know what to do with your salmon, do this. This Asian salmon recipe gives great flavor to the fish. Serve it over brown rice with a side of your favorite vegetables. I triple dog dare you.
So next time you’re at the grocery store and they’re out of chicken breasts (sigh), make this Asian salmon recipe instead.
Oh and besides, eating salmon makes you skinny. It’s a scientific fact.
Save RecipeIngredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds raw salmon
- Honey Sriracha Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, depending on heat preference
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds and pour into a large Ziploc bag with the salmon. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler in your oven and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- Use tongs to place the salmon on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook under the broiler for about 10-12 minutes until opaque and easily flaked with a fork.
- Meanwhile, mix together the honey sriracha glaze. Remove the salmon from the oven, sprinkle with green onions, and pour over the glaze. Serve immediately.
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