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20 Minute Crispy Honey Ginger Salmon.

A quick broiled salmon with a sticky honey-ginger glaze and a crunchy fruit-and-cabbage slaw.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • lime zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 head purple cabbage shredded
  • 2 nectarines thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • red or green jalapeños chopped, to taste
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  • Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat the broiler to high.
  • Rub each salmon fillet all over with the sesame oil and season lightly with the pinch of kosher salt.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, sambal oelek, soy sauce, grated ginger, chopped garlic, lime zest and the 2 tablespoons lime juice, and rice vinegar.
  • Pour the sauce into the hot skillet and bring to a gentle boil for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin side up so the glaze coats the top.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the salmon is cooked through and the skin is crisped to your liking.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the shredded purple cabbage, sliced nectarines, chopped cilantro, shredded carrots and chopped jalapeños; toss with any remaining lime juice or a splash of rice vinegar if desired.
  • Serve each salmon fillet topped with the slaw and spoon any extra pan sauce over the fish.

Equipment

  • Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Grater
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Medium Bowl

Notes

  • Watch the broiler closely to prevent burning.
  • Adjust sambal oelek to control spice level.
  • Use ripe nectarines for best flavor.
  • Grate ginger finely for an even glaze.