Best Baked Asian Salmon

When you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this Asian baked salmon recipe is so flavorful and incredibly healthy. This Asian-style salmon topped with a flavorful Asian sauce, is so delicious and incredibly healthy that you will want to bake it again because it is such an easy meal.

When I am struggling to come up with recipes for simple and easy weeknight dinners, I like to go back to the basics, a protein, a vegetable, and a starch or carb.

Making a menu that is healthy is also something I take into consideration when planning my meals for the week.

This recipe is a time saver on those busy nights when you need something on the table in under 30 minutes.

Give this easy baked salmon recipe a try when you are in need of a heart healthy meal that everyone in your family will love. 

What is Asian Baked Salmon?

What makes this recipe special is the Asian salmon marinade.

Using ingredients that are commonly used in Asian cuisine like soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil, this sauce gives a huge burst of flavor to the baked salmon filets.

Salmon is rich in antioxidants and Omega-3s, which are a benefit to your heart, brain, and overall health. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and a little bit of spice that will make even the pickiest eaters reach for seconds. 
• Not only is this a healthy recipe, it is also incredibly versatile. You can serve it alongside any roasted vegetable or grain such as white or brown rice for a perfect weeknight meal. 
• Fresh steamed broccoli florets would be delicious with these Asian salmon filets.
• This recipe comes together in 15 minutes, making this a quick sheet pan meal. You can even marinate the salmon overnight in the refrigerator to add more flavor and save even more time on preparation. 
• To save even more time, use freezer ready garlic and ginger that has been minced and frozen ahead of time so it is quick and easy to use. 

Tell Me About Asian Baked Salmon 

• Taste–  This marinade is so delicious and hits all of the flavor profiles. It’s perfectly sweet, salty, spicy and full of umami. 
• Texture– The salmon is cooked so it is perfectly flaky and tender. The sauce is smooth and pours beautifully over the salmon.
• Ease– With under 10 ingredients, this recipe is so easy that you will want to make it over and over again.
• Time– You will have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes with this recipe. 

Ingredients for Asian Baked Salmon

• Salmon Filets– You can use pre-frozen filets that have been thawed or fresh salmon from your local fishmonger or seafood department at your grocery store. 
• Honey– Adding honey gives the sauce a perfect amount of sweetness. 
• Garlic– You can use fresh garlic cloves or pre-minced garlic for this recipe. Just make sure to mince it finely so that the garlic can easily whisk into the sauce. 
• Soy Sauce– Soy sauce is sweet, salty, and perfect for Asian dishes.
• Rice Vinegar– This is often used in different sauces.
• Sesame Oil– This oil gives the sauce a nutty flavor. 
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil– You can use avocado oil if you prefer. 
• Ginger– Use fresh ginger for this recipe for a bold kick.  
• Sriracha– If you want your sauce less spicy you can leave this out. 
• Black Pepper– Black pepper adds a bit of spicy flavor to any dish.

Make Asian Baked Salmon in 3 Easy Steps

1. Prepare the Salmon– Preheat the oven to 425°F and place salmon filets on a sprayed baking sheet.
2. Make the Sauce– In a small saucepan, whisk ingredients together and come to a low simmer.  Add honey and Sriracha. 
3. Add the Sauce to the Salmon– Spoon the sauce on top of the salmon and cook for a baking time of 15 minutes. Enjoy! 

Substitutions for Asian Baked Salmon

• Tamari Sauce– This ingredient can be substituted for soy sauce to make it gluten free.
• Apple Cider or Red Wine Vinegar– These vinegars can be substituted for rice vinegar.

Add-Ins for Asian Baked Salmon

• Sesame Seeds– These can be sprinkled on top of the sauce.
• Green Onion– If you like the flavor of onion, dice green onion and sprinkle them on top of the baked salmon.

How Do You Store Asian Baked Salmon? 

Like any meat, you will want to store any leftover salmon in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. 

How to Reheat Asian Baked Salmon?

It’s easy to overcook when reheating any fish, resulting in a chewy and tough dish the next day.

I recommend a low-slow reheating method that prevents drying out; brush the salmon with a bit of olive oil or butter, cover loosely with foil, and reheat at 275 degrees F in the oven for about 15 minutes.

You can also steam in the microwave, covering the fish with a damp paper towel and cooking for 15 second increments until warmed through. 

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