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Baked Asian Salmon

Baked Asian Salmon – a light, flavorful 30-minute meal. Fresh salmon topped with a savory Asian sauce, perfect over brown rice or quinoa.

Keeping your heart healthy is an important part of overall wellness, and I aim to prepare meals that support that goal. This baked Asian salmon is quick, light, and full of wholesome ingredients. It’s simple enough for weeknights yet satisfying and nutritious.

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How to make this Baked Asian Salmon recipe

Step 1 – Marinate the salmon

Pat the salmon dry and place it in a bowl with reduced-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Refrigerate and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes so the flavors begin to penetrate the fish.

Step 2 – Bake the salmon

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the marinated salmon on a lined sheet pan and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 3 – Make the sauce (optional)

While the salmon cooks, whisk together hoisin sauce, reduced-sodium soy sauce, a touch of sriracha, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. This sauce is optional—adding it increases sodium slightly—so if you prefer a lower-sodium dish, skip it and allow the salmon to marinate longer (about 2 hours) for better flavor without extra sauce.

Step 4 – Assembly

Serve the baked salmon over rice or quinoa and drizzle lightly with the Asian sauce if using. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

This dish is not only heart-supportive and delicious, but also fast and easy—ideal for busy evenings when you want a healthy alternative to takeout.

Yield: 2 servings

Baked Asian Salmon

Baked Asian Salmon – A light and flavorful 30-minute meal. Fresh salmon topped with a delicious Asian sauce, great served over brown rice or quinoa.

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
15 minutes

Total Time
25 minutes

Ingredients

Salmon and Marinade

• 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into 2 pieces
• 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Asian Sauce (optional)

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sriracha
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Pat dry salmon and place it in a bowl with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place salmon on a lined sheet pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
3. While the salmon is cooking, mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl if using.
4. Serve salmon over rice or quinoa and drizzle with a little sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you need rice, use your preferred method or an instant pot recipe to prepare it while the salmon marinates.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

*Products containing at least 400 mg per serving of plant sterols and stanols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily intake of at least 800 mg as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of CholestOff® Plus supplies 900 mg of plant sterols and stanols per serving for a daily intake of 1800 mg.