Viral Salmon Recipe
Dive into this mouthwatering salmon dish that’s not only simple to whip up but also versatile enough to complement a variety of proteins! With a zesty marinade of honey and garlic, plus a quick broil to lock in flavor, this viral recipe will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests, you'll want to make this again and again!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbs grated ginger (15 ml)
- 1 tbs green onion (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5 lb salmon (680 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbs rice wine vinegar (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tbs sesame seeds (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Whisk everything together and add to chicken, salmon, steak, shrimp, etc.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook salmon to an internal temperature of 125°F for medium-rare doneness, as the proteins coagulate at 104-140°F and overcooking past 145°F causes muscle fibers to contract and expel moisture.technique125°F internal temp
- ✓Let marinated salmon sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat penetration and reduce cooking time by 25-30%.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Pat salmon completely dry before applying marinade because surface moisture creates steam barriers that prevent proper searing and Maillard reaction development.technique
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of oil to acid in your marinade base, as this ratio properly tenderizes proteins through enzymatic action without over-denaturing the fish's delicate structure.ingredient3:1 oil to acid ratio
- ✓Preheat your pan to 400-425°F before adding salmon to achieve proper searing in the first 90 seconds, which creates the flavorful crust through Maillard reactions.equipment400-425°F pan temp
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Viral Salmon Recipe
Dive into this mouthwatering salmon dish that’s not only simple to whip up but also versatile enough to complement a variety of proteins! With a zesty marinade of honey and garlic, plus a quick broil to lock in flavor, this viral recipe will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests, you'll want to make this again and again!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbs grated ginger (15 ml)
- 1 tbs green onion (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5 lb salmon (680 g)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbs rice wine vinegar (15 ml)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (120 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tbs sesame seeds (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Whisk everything together and add to chicken, salmon, steak, shrimp, etc.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook salmon to an internal temperature of 125°F for medium-rare doneness, as the proteins coagulate at 104-140°F and overcooking past 145°F causes muscle fibers to contract and expel moisture.technique125°F internal temp
- ✓Let marinated salmon sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat penetration and reduce cooking time by 25-30%.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Pat salmon completely dry before applying marinade because surface moisture creates steam barriers that prevent proper searing and Maillard reaction development.technique
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of oil to acid in your marinade base, as this ratio properly tenderizes proteins through enzymatic action without over-denaturing the fish's delicate structure.ingredient3:1 oil to acid ratio
- ✓Preheat your pan to 400-425°F before adding salmon to achieve proper searing in the first 90 seconds, which creates the flavorful crust through Maillard reactions.equipment400-425°F pan temp