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A grilled salmon fillet topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, served on a plate with a dark soy-based sauce.

Sticky Sesame-Ginger Salmon

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Salmon glazed with soy, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic, air fried in the air fryer until sticky and caramelized. Sesame seeds and scallions to finish.
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Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Whisk soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and grated garlic together in a small bowl.
  2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour glaze over the salmon and coat evenly. Marinate 10-15 minutes.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes until glaze is caramelized and salmon is cooked through.
  6. Pour reserved marinade into a small pan over medium heat and reduce until slightly thickened. If you're reducing for a sauce, you're looking for nappe. It coats the back of a spoon, and when you draw your finger through it, it leaves a distinct line.
  7. Spoon a little sauce on the plate. Place salmon on top.
  8. Brush the fish with the reduced glaze.
  9. Scatter sesame seeds over the top.
  10. Finish with sliced scallions.

Notes

Storage: cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or air fryer to bring back some of the caramelized edges.

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