Soy Glazed Salmon with Cucumber Avocado Salad

Elevate your dinner table with the irresistible flavors of Soy Glazed Salmon with Cucumber Avocado Salad, a dish that effortlessly blends savory, sweet, and refreshing elements. Succulent salmon fillets are marinated in a luscious glaze of soy sauce, honey, and aromatic ginger before being perfectly seared to golden perfection. This protein-packed main dish is paired with a crisp and creamy cucumber avocado salad, tossed in a zesty lime dressing and brightened with fresh cilantro. Topped with a drizzle of thickened glaze and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a wholesome, quick, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at a dinner party.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 large cucumber, sliced thinly
• 2 avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the glaze.

Step 2

Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the glaze over them. Marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the salmon marinates, prepare the cucumber avocado salad. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumber, diced avocado, lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 4

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove the salmon fillets from the marinade and pat them dry with a paper towel. Reserve the marinade.

Step 5

Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness.

Step 6

While the salmon cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Brush the cooked salmon with the thickened glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 8

Serve the soy-glazed salmon immediately alongside the chilled cucumber avocado salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1380.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2247.0

Total Fat 153.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.3g
Cholesterol 272.2mg	0%
Sodium 4060.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 157.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 114.2mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2092.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.6%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 13.3%