Sweet and Sour Salmon

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Sweet and Sour Salmon recipe—a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and lightly sweet flavors. This dish features tender, pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a glossy homemade sauce made from soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and a touch of ketchup for a bold fusion of tastes. Infused with fresh garlic and ginger, the sauce thickens to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, creating a mouthwatering glaze that clings to every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this 30-minute recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine, this salmon recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salmon fillets
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season them lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sweet-and-sour sauce.

Step 4

In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Pour the sweet-and-sour sauce into the same skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 7

Once the sauce is bubbling, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the thickened sauce over them to coat evenly. Cook for 2 more minutes to heat through.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 10

Serve the sweet-and-sour salmon warm with steamed rice or a side of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(745.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1309.0

Total Fat 71.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 2264.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 49.4g
Protein 110.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 60.2mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 328.3mg	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: 48.7%

Protein: 33.2%

Carbs: 18.1%