Description
This Baked Salmon with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a Cantonese-inspired dish that’s easy to make and packed with zingy, aromatic flavors. The tender, flaky salmon pairs perfectly with the savory ginger scallion sauce, making it ideal for quick dinner ideas or a healthy lunch. Serve it over noodles or rice for a complete meal!
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each, bones removed)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Ginger Scallion Sauce:
- 6-inch piece of ginger, finely diced
- 10 green onions (scallions), sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Peel the ginger and dice it finely. Slice the white part of the scallions thinly and set aside with the ginger. Slice the green parts separately.
- Rub vegetable oil over each salmon fillet and season with salt and white pepper.
- Place the fillets skin-side down in an ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray or oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Broil for the last 1-2 minutes if a crispy top is desired.
- While the salmon bakes, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced ginger and white parts of the scallions. Stir for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
- Stir in sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Add the green scallions and mix well.
- Spoon the sauce over the baked salmon fillets and serve.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of soy sauce or a squeeze of lime.
- Leftover sauce can be used on grilled chicken or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg