Last Updated on 17 December 2023 by cooksimply
Don’t you just love those recipes that look really impressive, taste fresh and delicious, and are a hit with everyone who tries them? Well, this recipe for baked salmon really ticks all the boxes. And it’s a firm favourite in our house. Whether it’s a quick midweek dinner, or entertaining friends or family, this baked salmon is super easy to put together and the oven does most of the work for you.
What’s in this salmon ginger soy recipe?
Well, aside from the soy sauce and the ginger – you can use grated fresh ginger or lazy ginger – the flavours are sweet from the honey, salty from the soy, tangy from the mirin, with heat from the Sriracha sauce and ginger, as well as some nuttiness from the sesame oil. Honestly, these flavours make a wonderful combination. It’s very similar to the taste of teriyaki sauce – so you could also call this teriyaki salmon.
How to make this recipe
All you have to do is put your salmon fillets in a suitable dish – I like to use a deep ovenproof baking dish. Then combine all the ingredients together and give it a good stir. Pour it all over the salmon. You may need to use a spoon to make sure the sauce covers the flesh.
Then place the ginger-baked salmon in the oven for 15 minutes. If you have larger fillets, you may need to cook the fish for another few minutes. Be careful not to overcook the salmon, so it’s always better to take them out earlier to check first. The flesh should just be turning from translucent to opaque and should be easily flaked.
How to serve the ginger salmon
Its versatility is what makes this baked salmon recipe so great. The sauce is so moreish, so I like to serve the salmon with either plain rice or plain stir-fried noodles. Both work really well. I then make stir-fry some Chinese vegetables like pak choi or choi sum, but you could easily eat it alongside broccoli.
If you have any leftovers, you could also flake the cold salmon into a fresh and crunchy green salad the following day.
Can you make this ahead of time?
Absolutely, this is the perfect dish to make ahead of time. Marinating the salmon in the soy and ginger sauce will only add to the flavour. Prepare the fish up to a day beforehand and then cook as directed in the recipe below.
What if I don’t want it to be spicy?
This baked salmon only has a teaspoon of Sriracha sauce, so the punch comes more from the ginger. However, you can leave it out. Or, if you’d like it to be hotter, add more.
Baked salmon with ginger and soy
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp lazy ginger or grated ginger
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp mirin
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 spring onion chopped for garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170c.
- Get a bowl and add the soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil, mirin, and Sriracha sauce to a bowl, and mix well to combine.
- Place the salmon pieces in an ovenproof baking dish, and then pour over the sauce. Make sure the salmon pieces are totally covered in the sauce. If you’re making ahead, you can let the salmon marinate in the fridge until you’re ready.
- Place the baking dish in the oven, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the salmon by coating the sauce over the top and sprinkle the chopped spring onions and sesame seeds if you want.
- Serve alongside rice or noodles, and stir-fried green vegetables.
Nutrition
Did you make this baked salmon with ginger and soy?
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Served this salmon cold for a summer lunch party after making mid morning – “exceptional” said one guest
I’m so glad you like it – and what a great idea to serve it cold with salads.
Such a fantastic recipe,I’ve been making this for the past few months on a weekly basis ,thank you for sharing 🙂
2nd time using this recipe ! Delicious x
So happy to hear 🙂
Excellent and very quick and easy to make
Delicious! Great ginger flavor
First time cooking this recipe- absolutely delicious
So glad you like it 🙂
I made this as a trial run for a dinner party and it was delicious so will definitely use it on the night. However, I’d at least double the quantity of the marinade as you lose a lot during the cooking process and I want some left for guests to pour over at the table.
That’s a great idea – the marinade is very tasty! Glad you enjoyed it
Hi, Thank you for the great recepie. We are enjoying it with the whole family. One thing I would like to understand is even though I follow the exact instructions, the sauce is never enough to cover the salmon filets. Am I missing something?
Some of the sauce can be lost during cooking process – so you can double the marinade ingredients if you want a lot of sauce – or you can even add a little water. I prefer mine not swimming in sauce.