This is an Asian inspired salmon dish that is marinated in balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and freshly grated ginger. You will know that it a big hit with family or company when there is silence at dinnertime, because everyone is just eating and not talking.
2 lb. salmon, sliced into fillets
3 T. light flavored olive oil
2 t. sesame oil
3 T. soy sauce
3 T. balsamic vinegar
2 t. honey
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 t. freshly grated ginger
1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 t. kosher salt
2 green onions, thinly sliced, (about 3 T.) reserve 1 T., for garnish
Place salmon fillets in a gallon size ziplock bag or an airtight container.
Whisk together all remaining ingredients; pour over salmon; seal; turn to coat salmon. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, to make cleanup easier and allow the sauce to be easily poured over the fish while serving it.
Place salmon on the parchment paper; pour extra marinade over the fillets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, checking at 8-10 minutes for doneness. If not done, place it back in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
Serve over rice; drizzle with the pan juices; garnish with reserved sliced green onions.
6 servings.
*It's very important to remember is that the fish will continue to cook for a few minutes after it's off the heat, so remove it just before it is done to your liking. Salmon is best warm and flaking, but still a bit translucent even after resting.