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I've been making this delicious Honey, Ginger and Coriander Glazed Salmon forever, at least it seems that way ............. actually to be precise, since 2004 when I saw it in Martha Stewart Living magazine. My husband always says "it's like eating candy" and that is a super duper compliment from him!
I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years but it remains simple, elegant and extremely easy to put together. It boasts the delicious flavors of honey, soy, ginger and coriander seed. If you've never cooked with coriander seed, you're in for a huge treat. It's actually the seed of the cilantro plant - but don't worry if your not a fan of cilantro; coriander is in a league of it's own and really the similarities end when when the two leave the plant. Coriander is a bright, fresh, citrusy spice that you will find yourself reaching for frequently. I use it with seafood, chicken, pork, in salad dressings and as a delicious, mysterious flavor in soups, chilis and roasted veggies.
I recommend using a small mortar and pestle to crush the seeds which really brings out the amazing flavor. You can also use ground coriander, which I did for years, and this salmon will still be a knock-out dish. One other thing I'm sure you'll want to know about coriander; it's believed to be one of the earliest spices used by man. You can find references to this lovely spice in many early documents including the Bible and ancient Middle Eastern stories where it gained an early reputation as an aphrodisiac! See I told you, you would want to know!
I love this Honey, Ginger and Coriander Glazed Salmon recipe because, as long as I remember to thaw the salmon or pick it up fresh at the market, I can put this dish together in less than twenty minutes. In my book, that makes it perfect for everyday but also a wonderful treat for a dinner party!
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Honey, Ginger and Coriander Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 salmon fillets, 5 ounces each, skinned
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Grind coriander seeds in a spice grinder or crush with a mortar and pestle until coarsely ground.
- Make glaze: Stir together crushed coriander seeds, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and lemon juice in a small sauce bowl until combined.
- Grind pepper liberally over salmon and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Then brush the top of each fillet with glaze; reserve remainder. Heat oil in the nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Cook salmon fillets, glazed sides down, 1 minute; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 2 minutes more. Turn fillets over, and cook 3-5 minutes for medium or until salmon is slightly firm to the touch or until an instant meat thermometer registers 140-145 degrees.
- Transfer to a plate; loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Pour remaining glaze into skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until glaze has thickened to the consistency of syrup, about 2-3 minutes. Add cilantro, transfer salmon to serving plates and drizzle with the yummy glaze.
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Hi Chris
The printed version shows this recipe Prep takes 3 hours and that Cooking takes 3 hours, as well. obviously that is not the case. if theres any way for you to change that default glitch, you might want to male that update?
Hi TammyLynn, thanks for noticing that. Unfortunately, it's not so easy to fix the problem. Awhile back, I switched recipe plugins and it messed up all of my times. Having over 1500 recipes on the site, it's taking some time to go back and fix things. I have fixed this one so the time should be correct.
I just made this on the grill. The glaze is fantastic. I added a jalapeno. This has become our favorite. Great flavors. Thank you for another fantastic recipe!
Maria, thanks so much for taking the time to comment back about the salmon, this is definitely one of our favorites too!
Absolutely amazing and so super easy! I doubled up on the cilantro because we love it. Easily one of my favorite recipe's. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely amazing and so super easy! I doubled up on the cilantro because we love it. Easily one of my favorite recipe's. Thanks for sharing!
Oh thanks for letting me know about this omission - I fixed it! So sorry!
We can't find anything in the recipe regarding the sesame oil and the sea salt. We bought the ingredients and now don't know what to do with it.
DD
A similar recipe is my favourite way with salmon.
Eating salmon is on my list of goals for the new year and this looks so amazing. I can't wait to try it.
Fondly,
Glenda
Oh my word. Seriously...these pictures are TOO much! Salmon with a glaze is one of my favourite foods that exist! Still drooling...
Sounds and looks delish!
It's like eating candy is a pretty good compliment!
I've never been a fan of salmon but maybe candy-flavouring would turn me around. Thanks Chris!
This is great! Can I grill it?
Have a great weekend Chris!
the glaze looks amazing, my family hates salmon but I do like it and I often order ir in restaurants but I really want to make this recipe
Wheee! I make a similar recipe but it doesn't have the ginger and coriander-yummy!! Will have to try. That soy-honey-garlic marinade is the best!
Chris...this salmon is beautiful. I like cilantro in small doses...but I LOVE coriander! There's nothing like that warm, citrusy fragrance and flavor. And it just pairs so well with glazed salmon. My son is like your husband....he once commented that glazed salmon was better than chocolate. I'm really looking forward to trying this recipe on him! : )
Chris-
You know how my family is about fresh salmon. This is definitely one I am going to give a go:)
Chris-
You know how my family is about fresh salmon. This one is on the to make list:)
Just now starting to add more fish into our diet and this salmon looks delicious. Lots of great flavor!
What a great blend of flavors, perfect for a nice fillet of salmon. Everything you do looks so darn good. ALL THE TIME. Great photos Chris.