Asian Sweet Glazed Salmon

Name: Asian Sweet Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 32 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 whole side salmon, fresh; 175ml kecap manis (sweet soy sauce); 100g coriander (finely chopped stalks for a sauce and leaves for garnish); 60g ginger (microplaned); 2 garlic cloves (microplaned); 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1/3 red chilli; Juice of 1.5 limes; Zest of 2 limes; 6-8 green shiso leaves; 1 punnet micro purple shiso

Author:

Drogo

Servings

6 - 8

Prep Time

01:20 minute

Cook Time

00:12 minutes

Asian sweet glazed salmon is a flavourful and aromatic dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy and umami-rich flavours. The salmon is marinated in a fragrant mixture of ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce), lime zest, ginger, garlic and sesame oil, infusing it with deep, caramelised notes. After baking, it's finished with a charred lime garnish for a smoky touch and topped with fresh coriander and shiso leaves for a burst of freshness. This dish is a perfect combination of succulent, flaky fish and bold Asian-inspired flavours, making it an elegant yet simple meal.

Ingredients

Asian Sweet Glazed Salmon

1 whole side salmon, fresh
175ml kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
100g coriander (finely chopped stalks for a sauce and leaves for garnish)
60g ginger (microplaned)
2 garlic cloves (microplaned)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce
1/3 red chilli
Juice of 1.5 limes
Zest of 2 limes
6-8 green shiso leaves
1 punnet micro purple shiso

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Directions

Method

Step 1, In a bowl, mix ketjap manis, microplaned lime zest, garlic and ginger. Add sesame oil, lime juice and fish sauce, stirring well to combine.
Step 2, Finely chop the coriander stalks and add them to the sauce. Chop 1/3 red chilli and mix it in.
Step 3, Trim the salmon by removing the tail and fin. Place the salmon on the baking tray and pour over most of the marinade, reserving some for later.
Step 4, Cover and let marinate for 1 hour in the fridge.
Step 5, Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Transfer the marinated salmon to a baking tray and bake for 12 minutes. Once cooked, let it rest for a few minutes.
Step 6, Grill two lime halves until they develop a charred, smoky look.
Step 7, Drizzle the reserved sauce over the baked salmon.
Step 8, Garnish the plate with 6-8 green shiso leaves around the salmon.
Step 9, Sprinkle coriander leaves on top of the salmon.
Step 10, Finish with micro purple shiso for added freshness and colour.