- Dry salmon browns instead of steaming under the glaze.
- Begin checking early because fillet thickness controls the cook time.
Citrus liftDinner · Japanese style
Yuzu Honey Salmon
Caramel edged salmon lacquered with yuzu, honey, and soy over sesame rice and crunchy cucumber.
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25 minutesEasy difficulty39g protein
Why it fits
Citrus aroma and caramelized edges brighten a steady, protein rich dinner.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp yuzu juice
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cucumber
- 2 scallions
- Sesame seeds
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Heat oven to 425°F and pat salmon dry.
- 02
Whisk yuzu, honey, soy, and ginger; brush half over the salmon.
- 03
Roast 8 minutes, brush again, and roast 3 to 5 minutes until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
- 04
Serve over rice with cucumber, scallions, sesame, and remaining glaze boiled for 1 minute.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Mix lemon and mandarin juice when yuzu is unavailable.
- Use tofu or shrimp, adjusting cook time to the protein.
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat salmon and rice gently; keep cucumber cold.
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Per serving, approximately
610 calories39g protein3g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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