Soy Glazed Salmon with Cucumber Avocado Salad
Elevate your dinner table with the irresistible flavors of Soy Glazed Salmon with Cucumber Avocado Salad, a dish that effortlessly blends savory, sweet, and refreshing elements. Succulent salmon fillets are marinated in a luscious glaze of soy sauce, honey, and aromatic ginger before being perfectly seared to golden perfection. This protein-packed main dish is paired with a crisp and creamy cucumber avocado salad, tossed in a zesty lime dressing and brightened with fresh cilantro. Topped with a drizzle of thickened glaze and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a wholesome, quick, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at a dinner party.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large cucumber, sliced thinly
- 2 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the glaze.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the glaze over them. Marinate for 10 minutes.
While the salmon marinates, prepare the cucumber avocado salad. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, diced avocado, lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove the salmon fillets from the marinade and pat them dry with a paper towel. Reserve the marinade.
Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness.
While the salmon cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Brush the cooked salmon with the thickened glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve the soy-glazed salmon immediately alongside the chilled cucumber avocado salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.7 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 4061 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 157.2 g | 314% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2093 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
