This oven baked salmon with hoisin and plum sauce is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines the richness of salmon with the sweetness of plum sauce and the tanginess of hoisin sauce. The salmon is marinated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, then baked in the oven until perfectly tender and flaky. The hoisin and plum sauce glaze adds a delicious caramelized layer of flavor to the salmon, making it absolutely irresistible. Serve this dish with steamed rice and your favorite vegetable for a complete and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs salmon fillets
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup plum sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the fillets are coated with the marinade. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine the hoisin sauce, plum sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and well combined.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the hoisin and plum sauce glaze, making sure to cover them evenly.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish the salmon with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice and your favorite vegetable.
- Enjoy!
