Ginger Lime Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)

Tender salmon baked with zesty ginger-lime glaze for a flavorful 25-minute dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salmon

01 - 4 (6 oz each) skinless salmon fillets
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Glaze

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
07 - 2 teaspoons lime zest
08 - 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
09 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
15 - Fresh lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
04 - Arrange seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon or brush half of the glaze evenly over the salmon.
05 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Remove salmon from oven. Brush with remaining glaze and let rest for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
07 - Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes beautifully while keeping the salmon incredibly moist inside
  • Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
  • The balance of tangy lime and sweet honey hits every flavor note perfectly
02 -
  • Patting the salmon completely dry before seasoning helps the glaze adhere better and prevents steaming
  • The glaze can burn if your oven runs hot, so check at 10 minutes and adjust timing as needed
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain for the finest texture and most flavor release
  • Let the glaze sit for 5 minutes before brushing onto the salmon so the flavors meld together

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