Description

This Asian Salmon in Foil recipe offers a delicious, healthy dinner option featuring tender salmon fillets marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Baked in foil packets, the salmon remains moist and juicy, infused with aromatic Asian flavors, finished with green onions and sesame seeds for a vibrant, easy-to-make meal perfect for any weeknight.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Marinade

4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Others

Aluminum foil for wrapping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the salmon in foil packets.
Prepare the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, rice vinegar or lemon juice, and sriracha if using, to create a balanced sweet, savory, and slightly spicy marinade.
Season the salmon. Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper over each salmon fillet to enhance their natural flavors without overpowering the marinade.
Assemble the foil packets. Place each salmon fillet on its own sheet of aluminum foil. Spoon a few generous tablespoons of the marinade over each piece, then carefully fold the foil around each salmon to create a fully sealed packet, ensuring the steam and flavors stay locked inside while baking.
Bake the salmon. Arrange the foil packets on a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Finish and serve. Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns. Sprinkle the cooked salmon with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added freshness and texture. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

Serve this salmon dish with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
For a crispier top, open the foil in the last 2 minutes of baking and broil briefly under high heat.
This recipe works well on the grill—wrap the salmon in foil packets and grill over medium heat for similar results.
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace soy sauce with tamari.