It’s no secret that I adore salmon! This simple weeknight recipe requires no cleanup, and is fresh, light, and flavorful. It pairs easily with all sorts of vegetables and side dishes, and tastes good cold on top of salads the next day!
My friends joke that I should really make another Instagram entirely dedicated to my (almost daily) pictures of salmon. But I really can’t help myself - I’m on a mission to eat ALL THE SALMON that exists on the west coast and no decline in Instagram followers who are tired of my fish pics is going to stop me. Here are some of my most favored insta-fish posts..
#lunches in #sanfrancisco continue to be
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Bah, what a presentation! I want ALL the salmon these days #dinner #instafood
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And I don’t just eat salmon on the road - I eat it at home too. It’s such a versatile and delicious fish, and requires such little preparation, as it is so rich and flavorful on its own. While fresh salmon does taste like a whole different fish compared to frozen salmon, I keep a bag of wild caught frozen salmon from Whole Foods in my freezer for when I need to pull together a quick weeknight dinner. They come in individualized vacuum wrapped packets, which is great to avoid freezer burn. I usually take them out in the morning and place in the fridge to defrost (but not go bad) throughout the day, so when I’m ready to cook dinner they are good to do.
The greatest thing about this recipe is that there is no clean up, or the smell of fish lingering in your kitchen after you cook it. You simply put the sauce on the fish, wrap them up in foil, and then pop into the oven. I like to sprinkle some sesame seeds for flavor and crunch, and chopped green onions for a little freshness, and then you can serve. It takes less than 20 minutes to throw together, and you have a healthy and oh-so-versatile protein to add to a variety of dishes. Last time I made this, I prepared it with my Sesame Vegetable Soba Noodle Salad, and I was in heaven.
Anyways, this recipe is by no means a masterful kitchen accomplishment, but I can promise you that this technique and easy preparation will soon become a staple in your kitchen as well. Let me know if you try it out!
- 2 salmon filets
- 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce (I used a gluten free brand)
- 2 tsp soy sauce (I used gluten free Tamari)
- 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- Optional - lemon wedges for serving
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Rip two sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to enclose each salmon filet entirely
- Place each filet individually on their own piece of aluminum foil
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ginger, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce
- Using a spoon or a brush, pour evenly over each filet
- Close up the foil packets around the salmon like you're wrapping a present
- Place directly in the oven, and bake for about 10-15 minutes, depending on how well done you prefer your salmon
- Remove from foil packets, place on a plate and sprinkle with the green onions and sesame seeds
- Serve with lemon wedges!
If you like this, you’ll love: Salmon Bowls with Miso Dressing
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Salmon is seriously my favorite. I love your instagram pics 😉 I can’t wait to eat more fresh salmon once I get to your side of the country!
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The seafood (especially in the PNW) is SO good!
Salmon looks delicious, Dani! And all the Instagram pictures are stunning!
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Thank you! Let’s be instagram friends!
Gah! I love all of your salmon IG photos! They look wonderful and they’ve got me craving a big ol’ plate of salmon. I love your foil packet ginger teriyaki salmon. It boasts great flavors for salmon and it’s simple enough to make for dinner during the week!
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Let’s be instagram friends then! And that’s the beauty of this recipe - so easy for weeknights.
I LLLLOOOVVVEEE salmon! It is definitely my favorite seafood. A few weeks ago, I posted a recipe for salmon in foil, too. Cooking in foil helps it keep all of that delicious flavor and moistness! Love this recipe, Dani!
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I’ll have to check out your recipe then!
I love salmon too, I especially crave it during summer, grilled or bake, its a great fish choice, love the ginger teriyaki combo.
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I should really get a grill so I can grill salmon!
This salmon looks fantastic! Salmon is maybe my favourite meal of all time, I could easily eat it every day, and teriyaki salmon is the best! Love this!
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Salmon is my favorite too! Glad you stopped by!
lol I love all of your salmon instagram posts. Too funny. I love salmon too, and this teriyaki salmon in foil sounds way too easy not to make! Pinned, for sho! 😉
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Thanks!! Its so easy and delicious!
So I’m a fool for salmon too…and this recipe is too delicious and easy to pass up. Great photos Dani. Makes me want to fire up the grill…..er….oven!
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I really need to get a grill so I can grill salmon! I feel like I’m missing out on half the food blogger recipes w/o a grill these days..
I would totally follow an Instagram account dedicated just to salmon - I love the stuff!
We make something very similar and it is a quick week night favourite in our house.
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The no clean up part may be the best part. Cooking fish in pans can get messy/smelly so fast.
Salmon is my absolute favorite too! It’s so easy to make and the flavors combinations are endless. I love this ginger teriyaki version! Sounds so flavorful!
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I love how versatile it is as well!
Love the photos!! I NEED to make this recipe. Those flavors go so well with salmon!
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Salmon is such a versatile fish - but these flavors are definitely a classic combo.
All of these photos are making me SO hungry! I just recently learned that I LOVE salmon, so this post has my mouth watering. I’ll definitely be trying this recipe out!
Haha, thats an awesome thing to learn. Salmon is so healthy and delicious!
I love salmon - and foil packet meals are so easy and fun! I love love love the flavors here :).
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I need to try making foil packet meals for other proteins and veggies!
I have such a sensitive pallet when it comes to fish that anything not fresh I find too fishy. I usually don’t make it at home because of that reason. This does look so good though that I should head over to the fish market this weekend and see if I can get a nice piece of salmon just for the occasion. Thanks for sharing, looks delish!
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fresh fish makes all of the difference - so true.
Oh my gosh, all of those pictures have me drooling! So yum!
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Thanks!! And thanks for stopping by!
Salmon and I are BESTIES and we are also actually engaged 😉 We have been dating for the past 15 years… It’s about time we tie the knot! 😉
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Lol, my the number of times I eat salmon throughout the week - I have more “dates” with it than my own boyfriend!
Salmon is a favorite meal in my house, especially with my kids. I love all of the flavors in this dish, and the fact that it’s so easy makes it perfect for weeknights!
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that’s awesome that your kids love salmon! healthy habits from the start!
I love salmon.. the ginger teriyaki marinade looks amazing. Cant wait to try it soon.. have a beautiful weekend!
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thank you! let me know if you try! and thanks for stopping by!
Ah, I adore salmon, especially when others make it for me. I haven’t gotten down a way of cooking it in a way I love just yet. Foil pack may be the way to go!
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Let me know if you give it a try!