Asian Sticky Salmon in Foil
Thinking up quick and easy healthy dinner ideas doesn't have to be a hassle. This Asian Sticky Salmon in Foil is a great way to get in a healthy fish recipe for dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 Fresh Salmon Fillets
- [Rub and Sauce from Asian Sticky Ribs]
- 2 Green onions sliced for garnish
- Sesame Seeds for Garnish
- White Rice for Serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lay out 4 pieces of foil, 2 stacked on top of each other to make 2 separate packets that are stronger than one piece of foil.
- Begin with the Asian Sticky Sauce. Once you have it cooked, set it aside to cool in a small bowl.[Rub and Sauce from Asian Sticky Ribs]
- Prepare the rub and rub all over the tops and sides of the salmon. Place 2 fillets on each stacked piece of foil so it's 2 pieces in each packet.[Rub and Sauce from Asian Sticky Ribs]
- Drizzle a little sauce over each fillet.4 Fresh Salmon Fillets
- Fold the ends and sides over the top of the salmon and fold closed.
- Place the packets in the oven or on a baking sheet and then in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until 135-145 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and gently open the foil so you don't get a burn from the steam.
- Drizzle with more sauce, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.2 Green onions, Sesame Seeds for Garnish, White Rice for Serving
Notes
You can freeze the salmon with the rub and sauce or after cooking. See notes in the post to read how to freeze salmon. Frozen salmon can be used later in meals.
To reheat, put the fish on a rimmed baking sheet and warm it a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g