This Honey Sesame Salmon is more than just a delicious, restaurant-quality meal—it’s packed with heart-healthy fats, lean protein, and essential nutrients to fuel your body and support overall wellness.
- Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which promote brain function, reduce inflammation, and support heart health.
- Sesame seeds and sesame oil provide key minerals like calcium and magnesium, along with antioxidants that support metabolic health.
- Honey and apple cider vinegar add natural sweetness and tang while delivering anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.
- Garlic and ginger aren’t just for flavor—they’re known for their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.
This simple, oven-baked recipe locks in moisture and flavor, making it an easy yet nourishing choice for a well-balanced meal. Whether served over quinoa, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables, this dish is a delicious way to support your brain, heart, and overall well-being.
Makes 4 servings | High Protein
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
⅓ cup (112 grams) honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 (3-ounce/85-gram) salmon fillets
dash salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C.
- Combine butter, soy sauce and honey in a small saucepan set over low-medium heat. Whisk until well-combined. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients, except salmon and salt and pepper. Set aside. Reserve about a ¼ sauce for serving.
- Make an aluminum foil packet for each salmon fillet: Place 1 salmon fillet on a piece of aluminum foil and season with salt and pepper. Pour a ¼ remaining sauce over each salmon fillet, then close packets to prevent sauce from seeping out. Place packets on a baking sheet.
- Bake about 12 to 15 minutes. Then set oven to broil, carefully open each packet and place baking sheet under the broiler. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce caramelizes.
- Pour remaining sauce over salmon before serving.
Per serving: 347 calories | 19 grams protein | 25 grams carbs | 20 grams fat
