Lacquered Salmon Recipe

Name: Lacquered Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced, fresh; 2 teaspoons whiskey; olive oil; 6 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, 6 ounces each; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 tablespoons crushed pineapple, canned, divided

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Place soy sauce and sugar in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
3
Add the ginger, garlic and whiskey.
4
Reduce heat low and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Put half this sauce in a container to drizzle over the fish after it is cooked. The sauce can be made in advance and reheated.
6
Brush a broiling pan with olive oil. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
7
Place the fillets on the prepared pan and sprinkle each with one tablespoons of pineapple over each fillet.
8
Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, until salmon is pink and slightly firm to the touch. *Note, if you like your salmon cooked rare, cook for only 15-20 minutes.
9
Drizzle with reserved sauce before serving.

511

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 2 garlic cloves, minced, fresh, and more.

Yes, Lacquered Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lacquered Salmon

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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