Asian Salmon Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of salmon fillet
• 1-2 teaspoons sesame seeds for garnish
• 3 green onions for garnish (sliced thin)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 Tablespoons of lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
• 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the garlic, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, sriracha sauce, and soy sauce to make the Asian glaze. Mix well. Transfer 1/3 of the glaze to another bowl and set both aside.

3. 3

   Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking oil.

4. 4

   Slice the salmon into 4 fillets and place them skin side down on the baking sheet.

5. 5

   Using the small bowl with 1/3 of the Asian glaze, brush a light coat on the top of each salmon fillet. Do not dip the brush back into the larger bowl with 2/3 of the glaze to avoid contamination from the raw salmon. After coating, discard the remaining 1/3 of the glaze and clean your brush.

6. 6

   Bake the salmon for 4-6 minutes, depending on the thickness (4 minutes for a rarer texture and 6 minutes for a more well-done texture). It's done when it flakes easily with a fork. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (about 63 degrees Celsius) for thorough cooking.

7. 7

   Use a clean brush to top the fillets with the reserved 2/3 of the Asian glaze. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

8. 8

   Lastly, serve with rice and enjoy!