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.
Ingredients
- •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
- 1Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Heat the skillet so that a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly but does not bounce (if it instantly bounces and dances around the pan, your pan is too hot).
- 2In a small saucepan, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium high, then remove from heat and stir in the honey and chili paste. Remove a few spoonfuls of the cooked glaze in a separate bowl for serving.
- 3Drizzle the salmon with the canola oil and brush so that it is evenly coated. Place the salmon skin-side up on the hot skillet. Let cook for about 3 minutes, totally undisturbed, until the salmon forms a nice crust. When the salmon turns opaque on the sides and starts to turn opaque on top, use a flexible spatula to flip the salmon so that it is skin-side down. Brush or spoon the remaining glaze in the saucepan all over the top. Place the skillet immediately into the oven and let cook for 6 minutes (the salmon will appear a little undercooked in the center but will finish cooking as it rests). Remove from the oven and cover with foil. Let rest 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with reserved glaze, chopped green onion, and sesame seeds.
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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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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