Grilled Salmon with Cilantro Ginger Sauce

Ginger, fish sauce and honey combine to create a delicious basting sauce in this easy grilled salmon recipe. Look for Thai red chiles in the produce section of your grocery store, or use a green or red jalapeño instead. Not only is this salmon dish delicious, it also takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it the ideal centerpiece for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Nutrition Information

276 Calories

47g Carbohydrates

28g Protein

501mg Potassium

10g Fiber

2g Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon minced seeded Thai red chile (about 1 large) or jalapeño pepper
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon honey
1 medium clove garlic, mashed into paste
1 pound skin-on salmon fillet (about 2 inches thick), preferably wild-caught, cut into 4 portions
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt