Ginger Glazed Salmon with Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts is a healthy and super tasty fish dinner! A slightly sweet, but spicy and incredibly flavorful ginger glaze makes this salmon recipe irresistible. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and it comes together in 30 minutes!

Looking for more oven baked salmon recipes with asparagus? Try this oven baked salmon with garlic lemon butter sauce or this baked sockeye salmon!

 

Easy Oven Baked Ginger Salmon

Create a sensational dinner in just 30 minutes with this sweet, spicy, and ginger-glazed salmon served with asparagus and brussels sprouts! Who doesn’t love a dinner that comes together in just one sheet pan? No need to dirty extra dishes making a side dish, either. Sounds like a win!

The flaky salmon and tender veggies are all packed together into the pan, and then covered with a ginger glaze made with garlic, chili sauce, and more. It takes just 20 minutes to prep everything for the oven, and then all you have to do is wait for it to be done!

So, as far as fish dinners go, this one is bound to become a family favorite. It’s flavorful, simply made, easy to clean up, and it’s good for you, too!

Why You’ll Love This Ginger Salmon Recipe

Ginger glazed salmon is the best! Here’s why it’s constantly in my meal plan:

• Flaky and tender. This salmon comes out perfectly flaky and fork-tender every time I make it.
• Super flavorful. The ginger glaze is made with sweet chili sauce, sugary agave nectar, warm freshly grated ginger, and more. Each bite of this fish is packed with bold sweet and spicy flavor!
• Healthy. According to research, omega-3 fatty acids are essential to a healthy heart. Since our bodies cannot produce them on their own, salmon is one of our best natural sources for omega-3s. Eating two servings of salmon a week may decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting, and decrease risk of heart failure. ALL of that is thanks to salmon’s powerful DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids.
• A meal for any occasion. This ginger glazed salmon is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, but also great as an elegant entree for company.

What You’ll Need

Let’s talk ginger salmon ingredients! If you’re looking for precise quantities, check out the recipe card below.

For the Salmon and Veggies

• Salmon – I like to use a salmon fillet with skin for this recipe. Remember to rinse and pat it dry with paper towels before starting.
• Seasoning – Just a simple combination of salt and freshly ground pepper is perfect when seasoning the fish because you’ll add the glaze later.
• Vegetables – Asparagus and brussels sprouts are my go-to vegetables for this meal, but you can switch it up if you like!

For the Ginger Glaze

• Ginger – I prefer to use freshly grated ginger for bolder flavor, but dried ginger can be substituted.
• Garlic – Again, freshly minced garlic provides the best flavor.
• Scallions – You’ll only need the white part for the glaze, but keep the greens for garnish.
• Sweet chili sauce – Sriracha will also work here.
• Agave nectar – Honey or maple syrup can be substituted if you don’t have agave nectar.
• Rice vinegar – If you only see rice wine vinegar at the store don’t worry, they are the same thing.
• Worcestershire sauce – To add a little umami flavor.
• Water – To thin out the glaze so that it isn’t too thick to apply to the fish and veggies.
• Sesame seed oil – You can also use toasted sesame oil, which has a deeper nutty flavor.
• Canola oil – Olive oil is also fine if you prefer it to canola oil.
• Salt – To taste. Feel free to leave this out if you think the glaze is good without it.

How to Make This Oven Baked Ginger Salmon

My favorite method for preparing salmon is in the oven with veggies all around it, bathed in fantastic saucy flavors. So, let’s get right into how this oven baked ginger salmon recipe comes together (see the recipe card for the full set of directions):

• Preheat the oven to 400F. Then, grease a sheet pan with cooking spray and place the salmon in the center of the sheet pan.
• Add the veggies. Arrange the prepared asparagus and brussels sprouts around the salmon and season everything with salt and pepper.
• Make the glaze. In a small sauce pan, combine the prepared ginger, garlic, scallions, chili sauce, agave nectar, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water, sesame seed oil, canola oil, and salt. Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Continue to cook for 2 more minutes. Then, remove the pan from the heat and brush the salmon and vegetables with the prepared sauce.
• Bake the salmon. Bake your fish for 20-22 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through cooking. Finally, remove everything from the oven and garnish your meal with the sliced greens from the scallions.

Tips for Success

That’s almost all there is to it! I just have a few more tips and tricks on ginger glazed salmon to share with you:

• How to know when the salmon is done. You’ll know the salmon is done when it is pink, flaky (the meat should flake right off when you stick a fork in it), and moist. If you’re using a meat thermometer, 145F is well-done for salmon whereas 125F is around medium-rare. The veggies should also be nice and tender.
• Leave the skin on while the salmon bakes. Cooking the salmon with the skin on helps it stay moist. You can bake it without skin too, but it will be more likely to dry out.
• This recipe can also be made with frozen salmon fillets. Just make sure that you fully thaw them before you start cooking.

What Goes With Ginger Glazed Salmon?

This ginger salmon already comes with veggies, but you can serve other sides with it if you want! Here are a few ideas:

• Rice. Serving your flaky salmon over a bed of white or brown rice is a great idea.
• Pasta. Butter pasta in particular goes really well with salmon. You can even leave the asparagus off of the sheet pan and make it in this garlic butter asparagus pasta recipe instead!
• Salad. Want to squeeze a few more veggies into this meal? Make yourself a healthy, refreshing salad! I recommend trying this sesame cucumber salad.

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

If you have leftover salmon, save it for another time! Here’s the best way to do that:

• To store. Keep leftover salmon (and veggies) in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
• To reheat. Reheat the salmon and veggies in the oven (at 300-350F) until they are warmed through. Make sure to cover them with aluminum foil for the best results. You can also simply use the microwave.

More Salmon Recipes

Ready to try some more easy baked salmon recipes? These are some of my favorites!

• Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
• Oven Baked Pesto Salmon
• Baked Honey Mustard Salmon
• Lemon Pepper Salmon
• Maple Mustard Salmon Baked In Foil

ENJOY!

Thank you to The National Fisheries Institute Salmon Council – Hooked On Salmon – for sponsoring this post! All opinions and text are 100% my own.

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