Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon

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A sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-duty as marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive accent. Make it a meal: Serve with brown rice and sautéed red peppers and zucchini slices.

Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 to 1 oz. salmon & Tbsp.

Ingredients

  • 1 scallion, minced

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned (see Tip) and cut into 4 portions

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Whisk scallion, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger in a medium bowl until the honey is dissolved. Place salmon in a sealable plastic bag, add 3 tablespoons of the sauce and refrigerate; let marinate for 15 minutes. Reserve the remaining sauce.

  2. Preheat broiler. Line a small baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.

  3. Transfer the salmon to the pan, skinned-side down. (Discard the marinade.) Broil the salmon 4 to 6 inches from the heat source until cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Drizzle with the reserved sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.

    Honey-Glazed Salmon
    Jennifer Causey

Tips

Tips: How to skin a salmon fillet: Place skin-side down. Starting at the tail end, slip a long knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30° angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either.

To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add seeds and stir constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2006

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
5g Fat
6g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. portion salmon, 3/4 tsp. sauce & 1/4 tsp. sesame seeds
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 4g 8%
Protein 23g 46%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Folate 16mcg 4%
Sodium 324mg 14%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 38mg 9%
Potassium 451mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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