Description
This Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that can be baked in the oven or grilled to perfection. The combination of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, garlic, and ginger creates a delicious glaze that perfectly complements the tender salmon. Cooking the salmon in foil helps to seal in all the flavors and juices, resulting in a moist and flavorful fish dish.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 1 1-1.5 lb salmon fillet with skin or without
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup liquid honey
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a double layer of tin foil.
- Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon fillet on the foil, leaving the edges open.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pour the sauce over the salmon.
- Seal the Foil: Pull up the foil edges and pinch them together to seal the salmon completely.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packet and serve the salmon hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some sesame seeds or chopped green onions on the salmon before serving.
- This recipe works well with a variety of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 171 cal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
