Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Glaze and Marinate
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the glaze mixture in a small bowl and set aside for later use.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place in a shallow dish. Pour remaining glaze over salmon and turn to coat all sides. Marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, turning once halfway through.
Cook the Salmon
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with vegetable oil.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on prepared baking sheet. Discard used marinade.
- Meanwhile, pour the reserved glaze into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Bake salmon for 8 minutes, then brush tops with half of the reduced glaze. Continue baking for 3-4 minutes more until salmon flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Brush with remaining reduced glaze and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
The salmon can be marinated up to 2 hours in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. For thicker fillets (over 1 inch), increase cooking time by 2-3 minutes. Leftover cooked salmon keeps in the refrigerator for 2 days and reheats well in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
