Roasted Salmon with Ginger Honey Glaze
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Roasted Salmon with Ginger Honey Glaze is one of those easy dinners that feels healthy, flavorful and a little special all at once.
Today’s post is super special because I’m not only sharing a delicious salmon recipe, but I’m also talking a little bit about a very important initiative, The Sustainable Seafood Project.
I met Jessie from Life As A Strawberry at BlogHer Food 14. She is the sweetest gal and an amazing blogger. She is also an advocate for sustainable seafood and started The Sustainable Seafood Project.
Jessie and her team bring together food bloggers to help shed light on the importance of sustainable seafood. When she asked me to become a partner of The Sustainable Seafood Project, I immediately said yes.
I will be honest. I did not know much about sustainable seafood until Jessie reached out to me.
After reading and researching, I became somewhat angry because I learned that seafood is being taken advantage of. Many species are victims of overfishing, which means people are catching them faster than they can reproduce.
When this happens, it not only affects other species in the environment but also drives the species closer to extinction. It’s incredibly sad.
I am not saying don’t eat seafood. We all know I eat just about everything, but what I am saying is be mindful when purchasing seafood. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a great resource for learning more about how you can help sustain seafood.
I particularly like the seafood recommendation page – you can click on the seafood you are looking for, and it tells you what the best options are. In this case, Alaska Salmon is the way to go, and it just so happens my local grocery store typically has it. Woot Woot!
I hope we inspired you to think a little deeper when it comes to purchasing seafood, and we hope you enjoy all the amazing recipes out here that use only sustainable seafood. Below are the other amazing blogger partners who are also advocating for sustainable seafood!
Now onto the recipe, my friends!
Roasted Salmon with Ginger Honey Glaze is a cinch to make and has a TON of flavor. Ginger and honey? It’s a match made in heaven.
If you’re looking for a lighter yet fulfilling weeknight dinner, this recipe is for YOU. My Gingery Brown Sugar Soy Glazed Salmon has that same easy, family-friendly dinner feel.
All you gotta do is make a simple glaze, roast some salmon, cook some brown rice, and saute some vegetables.
The ginger honey glaze brings the entire meal together with fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, a little soy sauce and sesame oil and of course, fresh basil. You will be licking your plate clean, trust me.
I love flavor combinations like this because they make salmon dinners feel fresh without being complicated, similar to my Sheet Pan BBQ Salmon with Potatoes and Broccoli.
Now off to read more about The Sustainable Seafood Project! And if you’re looking for another easy salmon dinner afterward, my Bruschetta Salmon is always a good one.
- Salmon
- 2, 6-8 ounce salmon filets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ginger Honey Glaze
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (or more if you really like ginger)
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce + 2 additional dashes
- 1 basil leaf, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a baking rack on top and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the ginger honey glaze by adding all the ingredient to a bowl and whisk; set aside.
- To make the salmon, add all the salmon ingredients to a bowl and whisk. Pour the marinade over salmon, coating all sides. Place salmon on baking rack and roast for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, brush some of the glaze on top of the salmon. Turn your oven to broil at 525 degrees and broil salmon for an additional 5-7 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Serve with rice, vegetables and more glaze sauce.
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Great recipe, but broiling at 525 for 15 minutes will leave you with a burnt mess. I make salmon in the oven weekly and for this, I suggest 375 for about 18-20 minutes. Brush with more glaze, then broil for 4 minutes. Watch it so it doesn’t get too done.
I’m obsessed with salmon right now and this looks perfect! Pinned!
This looks absolutely heavenly!
My kind of recipe!! We make salmon often and I am all for sustainable seafood!
That’s great Shanna! Glad you like it!
I love simple meals with great big flavors…this looks amazing!!
Thanks Becca! Yes, it’s so simple!
This ginger glaze is the perfect complement to salmon! Looks delicious!
Thanks Martha!
Love this recipe, Jessica! Salmon is my favorite fish to eat and I have had it in many different ways. But I have NEVER had a ginger glaze to my salmon. This sounds lovely.
You have to try it! It’s really yummy!
This looks amazing! That glaze is beauuuuutiful – I think I know what I’m making for dinner tonight 🙂 Thank you for the awesome post – I’m so excited that you’re a part of the SSBP team!
Thanks Jessie! Thank you for reaching out to me – I am excited to be a part of the SSBP team!
Such a great and important cause! We eat sustainable seafood in my house and I am a big advocate of it. This recipe looks wonderful–salmon is on of my favorite dishes. I love that glaze!
Thanks Julia!