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Soy Ginger Salmon

This Soy Ginger Salmon provides 49g protein and 551 calories per serving — one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios from a fatty fish. Two servings cook on the stovetop in under 20 minutes, perfect for a date night dinner or splitting between two meal prep days. Omega-3s plus muscle-building protein in one plate.

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Ingredients

2 servings
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(45g)
  • Vinegar, Rice(15g)
  • Garlic(10g)
  • Ginger, Fresh Root(10g)
  • Honey(5g)
  • Sriracha sauce(3g)
  • Salmon(454g)
  • Vegetable oil(10g)
  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Mince the garlic and ginger, then whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, honey, and sriracha in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and divide the glaze in half—reserve one portion for serving and keep the other for cooking.
  2. 2Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and drizzle lightly with vegetable oil, rubbing to coat evenly on all sides.
  3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin film of vegetable oil; when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates immediately (but does not dance), the pan is ready.
  4. 4Place the salmon skin-side up in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until the skin crisps and turns golden brown and the sides begin turning opaque.
  5. 5Use a flexible spatula to carefully flip the salmon skin-side down, then brush the cooking portion of glaze over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the flesh is opaque throughout.
  6. 6Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let rest for 4–5 minutes to finish cooking gently.
  7. 7Divide the salmon evenly into 2 airtight containers while still warm, top each with reserved glaze, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
  8. 8Refrigerate for up to 4 days and reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat or in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition — Per Serving

551

calories

49g

protein

36g

fat

Carbohydrates
6g
Saturated fat
7.7g
Sodium
977 mg
Dietary fiber
0.4g

2 servings per batch · ~276g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Soy Ginger Salmon have per serving?

Each serving contains 49g of protein and 551 calories, with 36g fat from omega-3 rich salmon and only 6g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving options in the salmon category.

How long does Soy Ginger Salmon take to prep?

Quick prep designation on stovetop with 2 servings per batch means this is built for smaller households or meal-prep on alternate days. You're looking at minimal total time for a high-protein dinner.

Is Soy Ginger Salmon good for muscle gain?

At 49g protein and 551 calories, this recipe excels for muscle gain phases where you need dense protein intake in fewer calories. The high fat content from salmon also supports hormone production and satiety during a surplus.

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