Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon
Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon features tender fillets coated in a glossy glaze that balances sweet brown sugar with bright rice vinegar, warm ginger, and a gentle chile kick. Garlic and soy deepen the savoriness, while fresh basil adds a fresh herbal finish. Serve for a speedy weeknight dinner when you want bold, clean flavors without fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat an outdoor grill to medium and lightly oil the grate. Season the salmon fillets with salt.
- 2
Grill the salmon on the preheated grill until it flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, chili paste, ginger, and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until just slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle the basil over the salmon; spoon the glaze on top.
- Calories 194.98 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 6.67 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 33.75 g 12%
- Total Fat 1.45 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.07 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 320.14 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.61 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 9.84 g --
- Added Sugars 3.81 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 128.03 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 123.07 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 12.63 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 20.37 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick Ginger Glazed Salmon is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chili Paste, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 194.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chili Paste, Fresh Basil, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 194.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon healthy?
- Quick Ginger-Glazed Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 194.98 calories and 6.67 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 320.14 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.81 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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