Description
This Asian Salmon in Foil recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender, perfectly cooked salmon with an Asian-inspired twist. The salmon is marinated in a delicious mixture of soy sauce, honey, and aromatic seasonings, then baked in foil packets for a moist and succulent result. Serve this dish with a squeeze of fresh lime for a bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Marinade:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon green onions (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Additional:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
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, ginger, garlic, and sriracha if using.
- Assemble the foil packets: Place each salmon fillet on a large piece of aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the marinade evenly over each fillet. Fold and seal the foil packets.
- Bake the salmon: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Open the packets, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the salmon in the sauce for 20–30 minutes before baking.
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
