Hoisin-Glazed Salmon
Baked Salmon with a Hoisin Glaze is moist, tender with a delicious caramelized crust. It's easy to make and makes a tasty meal with steamed rice.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 (4 ounces each) salmon fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot chili sauce, optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha hot sauce (if using), sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Stir until blended.
- 3
Add salmon fillets and gently toss to fully coat. Marinate for about 20 to 30 minutes in the fridge.
- 4
Lightly grease a baking sheet or a cast iron skillet. Arrange salmon fillets in a single layer, spooning the marinade over fish.
- 5
Set oven rack to about 10 inches below heat source and turn broiler to high. Broil salmon for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the top is caramelized and fish easily flakes with a fork. Alternatively, grill fish over hot coals for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, basting regularly with marinade.
- 6
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.