Sesame Glazed Salmon
Sesame glazed salmon is healthy and super yummy! This easy Asian salmon recipe is baked in the oven on a sheet pan and ready in 20 minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon fillets
Salmon Marinade
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari see notes
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar see notes
- 1 tablespoon garlic 3-4 cloves freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds white or black
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
Sesame Glaze
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 sesame seeds white or black
Instructions
- To make the marinade, add the avocado oil, tamari, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes to a bowl, then whisk to combine.
- Place the salmon fillets into a sealable storage container or large bowl, then pour the marinade over the salmon filets. Allow the salmon to marinate for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight in a sealed container.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the marinated salmon fillets onto the prepared sheet pan and bake for 15 - 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets. It should flake easily with a fork.
- While the salmon is in the oven, make the sesame glaze. Add the brown sugar, tamari, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, and sesame seeds to a small bowl, then whisk to combine.
- Once the salmon has finished baking, spoon the glaze over the salmon, garnish with green onions if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
brown sugar - I use stevia brown sugar to keep it low-carb and sugar-free, but regular brown sugar works as well. You can also substitute the brown sugar with honey.
tamari – I use gluten-free tamari but you can also use soy sauce as a substitute.
crushed red pepper flakes – This adds a little heat but you can easily omit or use less if you do not like spicy food. If you like it hot, feel free to use more!
Optional: green onions sliced thin and sprinkled on top as garnish.