Ginger Basil Salmon in Foil
This delicious Ginger Basil Salmon in Foil is the perfect weeknight dinner that's healthy, easy to prepare, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Ginger Basil Salmon in Foil
Servings: 8
- 2 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
For the marinade:
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with foil and place salmon in the middle of the foil. Season with salt and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, sriracha, garlic and basil. Pour marinade over salmon until it is evenly coated and wrap tightly with the foil.
Bake salmon for 15 to 20 minutes then open up the foil and let it cook under the broiler for an additional 5 minutes. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving: 4oz salmon | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.7g | Protein: 28.9g | Fat: 9.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 275.9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2.3g