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Make-Ahead Honey Coriander Glazed Salmon

This Asian-inspired, Honey Coriander Make-Ahead Salmon is perfect for everyday-easy meals, but also makes a fabulous entree for a dinner party.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Easy Salmon Recipe, Glazed Salmon, Make-Ahead Honey Coriander Glazed Salmon
Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced

For the salmon:

  • 4 5-ounce salmon filets with or without skin
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl and whisk well.
  • Place the salmon filets and ¼ cup of the marinade in a large ziplock bag and turn bag to coat salmon with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (and up to 12 hours).
  • Remove salmon to a plate and discard marinade. Season salmon lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat a medium-size sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the salmon (skin side up if using skin-on salmon) and sear for about 1-2 minutes or until you have a deep, golden crust. Using tongs, flip salmon onto sides and sear the sides for about 30 seconds each. Transfer salmon to a clean plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake (up to 8 hours).
  • Strain reserved sauce through a fine strainer into the sauté pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce is slightly reduced and beginning to get a bit syrupy. Transfer sauce to a small bowl or glass jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to bake salmon.
  • 30 minutes before dinner, preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a sheet pan (or smaller shallow pan) with foil and place salmon on the pan with skin side down (if using salmon with skin, if not place unseared side down). 
  • Brush salmon lightly with glaze and bake for 10 minutes then remove from oven and brush with a bit more of the glaze. Continue baking for another 8-12 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 140-145˚F. (Thicker filets will take a bit longer, thinner pieces will be done sooner.)
  • Slide a metal spatula just above the skin and remove salmon leaving the skin on the foil. Drizzle with a bit more of the glaze when serving.
  • NOTE: Salmon can be baked directly after searing if desired. Just preheat the oven to 350˚F before searing the salmon and skip the refrigeration. Proceed with the baking instructions in step 6.

Notes

See Café Tips above for further instructions and detailed tips.
Serving suggestions: Great with jasmine rice, couscous, polenta, mashed potatoes or in a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.5mg