A salmon recipe loved by the whole family
Salmon has quietly become the favourite fish dish in our family. If you’ve been following Summer and Spice from the start, you’ll know this wasn’t always the case. My two sons used to turn their noses up at fish of any kind and that included salmon. But I was determined to find a way in, so I kept trying different recipes until I hit the jackpot with my Honey Glazed Salmon. That breakthrough changed everything.
Since then, I’ve been riding the wave of that success and experimenting with a variety of salmon dishes. Yesterday, however, I hit a bit of a wall. I didn’t want to jump into a new recipe rotation just yet, so I pushed myself to think of something fresh. That’s how Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon came to life – and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer.
First time steaming salmon? So was mine
This was actually the first time I steamed salmon. I’ve steamed all sorts of fish before – seabass tilapia, cod – you name it, but never salmon. I don’t know why it hadn’t occurred to me until now. And the result? It went well beyond my expectations.
In less than 30 minutes, I managed to put together a dish that was steamy, juicy and rich in flavour. The salmon was beautifully tender, soaking up a sauce mix of soy sauce and honey, fragrantly infused with ginger, spring onions and red peppers. Served with a bowl of hot steamed rice, this Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon turned into one of those comforting meals that leaves everyone smiling at the dinner table.
What you’ll need for this easy salmon dinner
As the name promises, this is a Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon recipe. The ingredients list is short and straightforward:
- One side of salmon (enough for a family of four). Give it a rinse, pat it dry and sprinkle with crushed black pepper.
- For the sauce: mix soy sauce, sesame oil (that was used to fry garlic in the below) and honey.
- Veggies: thinly sliced ginger, red peppers and spring onions.
- Optional garnish: a few garlic cloves, minced and fried until golden and crispy.
That’s it, just a handful of everyday ingredients for a wholesome, healthy salmon recipe that’s ready in a flash.
Cooking method
Even though we don’t eat the skin in this dish, I like to keep it on while cooking so the salmon holds its shape nicely. Once seasoned with crushed pepper, I pour half of the sauce over the salmon and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
While the fish is marinating, I prep the vegetables – slicing the ginger and red pepper finely and chopping the spring onions.
With the steamer ready and boiling, I pour the remaining sauce over the salmon, layer on the ginger and red peppers and steam it for 12 to 15 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the fillet. Once done, I finish it off with the spring onions and a generous sprinkle of fried garlic.
Dinner is served
And there you have it – Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon is served. It’s a light, nutritious dish packed with flavour and made in under half an hour. This easy salmon dinner has officially earned a spot in our regular rotation and it’s proof that a healthy salmon recipe doesn’t need to be complicated.
My kids love it. My husband goes back for seconds. And I feel good knowing it’s a wholesome meal that doesn’t take all evening to make. I hope it becomes a favourite in your family too.
If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @summerandspicefoodblog for more quick family meals and Vietnamese-inspired cooking ideas.
Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon
Description
This Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon recipe is light, healthy, and packed with flavour. Gently steamed with soy sauce, honey, ginger and fresh vegetables, it’s the perfect easy salmon dinner for busy weeknights. Ready in under 30 minutes, this family-friendly dish is ideal served with steamed rice and loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the salmon
- Place the salmon skin-side down on a plate.
- Sprinkle the flesh side with crushed black pepper.
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Fry the garlic
- Heat the sesame oil in small pan over low to medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and fry gently until golden and fragrant.
- Remove from heat, spoon out the crispy garlic and set aside for garnish, keep the infused sesame oil.
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Make the sauce
- In a bowl, combine the garlic-infused sesame oil, soy sauce and honey.
- Stir well to mix.
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Marinate
- Pour half the sauce over the salmon and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Prepare aromatics
- While the salmon marinates, slice the ginger and red pepper thinly and get the steamer ready.
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Steam
- Place the salmon on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer.
- Pour over the remaining sauce, top with ginger and red pepper and steam for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
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Garnish and serve
- Once done, sprinkle over the spring onions and crispy fried garlic.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 331.38kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.33g32%
- Saturated Fat 4.33g22%
- Cholesterol 68.75mg23%
- Sodium 461.34mg20%
- Potassium 606.77mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.31g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.04g5%
- Sugars 5.41g
- Protein 27.21g55%
- Vitamin A 101.62 mcg
- Vitamin C 27.36 mg
- Calcium 32.93 mg
- Iron 0.96 mg
- Vitamin D 13.75 mcg
- Vitamin E 4.85 mg
- Vitamin K 26.05 mcg
- Thiamin 0.28 mg
- Riboflavin 0.24 mg
- Niacin 11.25 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.91 mg
- Folate 52.34 mcg
- Vitamin B12 4.03 mcg
- Phosphorus 333.91 mg
- Magnesium 50.14 mg
- Zinc 0.69 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Frying garlic in sesame oil infuses the sauce with an extra layer of flavour, don't skip this step.
- Leave the skin on during steaming to help the fish hold its shape.
- Serve with plain jasmine rice or add steamed greens on the side for a complete meal.
