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Published: Jan 20, 2017 · Updated: Mar 27, 2025 · May contain affiliate links

Amazing Asian Salmon Recipe

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My favorite Asian salmon recipe, marinated for just 30 minutes, bursts with the flavor of garlic, ginger and black pepper. Baked in the oven for about 12 minutes, makes this a fast and easy weeknight dinner.

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This Asian salmon recipe is a great simple dinner.

I love simple dinners!

Yes, I love to cook, but everyone needs a few magic tricks up their sleeve.

One of my favoritesl this Asian salmon recipe, is a roasted salmon which is full of flavor and easy to make.

I'm a sucker for anything Vietnamese and these seasonings really work for me.

In about 30 minutes you can have dinner on the table-depending on how long you want to marinate this fish-and everyone will think you've worked you tail off.

This black pepper salmon is also healthy, easily roasted in the oven, and can be served with rice, noodles or potatoes.

And if you don't want to go that route, this gorgeous fish would be perfect on a bed of greens.

In my case I had leftover rice in the fridge and some smashed cucumber salad that I threw on the top at the last minute.

We ate a lot of cukes in China and now I find myself making them quite often here.

In China they give them a good whack, before they marinate them. I whack them also...great way to get your aggression out, if I must say!

Vietnamese Salmon with smashed cucumbers

Alex comes home next week-only for a week, but I can't wait. I feel the need to get my freezer stocked with chocolate chip cookies and probably some meat.

I promised Manservant I'd make a rib roast when the boy arrives. That way he can drink up some of the red wine that he covets.

I also need to get sandwich fixin's. He loves to make a sandwich when he arrives, as China isn't to big on sandwiches. I feel the need to deep clean-not that he'll notice or anything!

Now if I can just get Manservant to replace a bunch of light bulbs and hang some hooks and pictures, we'll be off to a good start!

And if he's nice maybe I'll even make him this Asian salmon recipe!

Have a great weekend!

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Moroccan Fish with Chickpeas         

    Roasted Salmon with Fennel 

  

 Cajun Fish with Browned Butter      

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Vietnamese Black Pepper Salmon

Asian Salmon Recipe with Garlic, Ginger and Black Pepper

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  • Author: Abbe Odenwalder
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes*
  • Cook Time: 8 - 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 Minutes
  • Yield: 2 -3 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian
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Description

This simple Vietnamese salmon with smashed cucumbers is quick and totally delish!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb salmon fillet

1 2" piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

2 T fish sauce

1 t sugar

2 t fesh lemon juice

2 t freshly ground black pepper

2 t minced fresh garlic

Smashed Chinese Cucumbers (Lucky Peach)

1 T Chinkiang vinegar

1 t chili oil

1 t sesame oil

1 t turbinado sugar or brown sugar

¼ t kosher salt

3 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber

1 t toasted sesame seeds

2 T chopped peanuts

2 T cilantro leaves


Instructions

Combine ginger, fish sauce, sugar, lemon juice, pepper and garlic in a shallow baking dish. Mix well.

Place salmon fillet in dish and brush with marinade. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400. Bake the salmon on a foil lined baking sheet for 8-12 minutes or until fish flakes and is done to your liking.

Smashed Cucumbers

Whisk together the vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, sugar and salt in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set the dressing aside.

Halve the cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop out seeds if they are seedy. Set them cut side down on a cutting board and lightly smash them with a cleaver or chef's knife until they crack in a few places. Slice into ¾" half moons.

Toss the cucumbers in the dressing and top with sesame seeds, peanuts and cilantro. Serve on fish or on the side as a salad.


Notes

*Thanks Vietnamese Market Cookbook

*Not including time to marinate

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  1. Chef Mimi says

    February 16, 2024 at 8:13 am

    I would love this served on a salad with cucumbers!!!

    Reply
    • Abbe says

      February 20, 2024 at 11:48 am

      We eat the cucumbers with everything! Thanks Mimi!

      Reply
  2. Merryn says

    May 19, 2019 at 8:18 pm

    Everything tastes better with fish sauce and your salmon is delectable. Plus, this cucumber salad is heavenly ... now I know what to do with chinkiang vinegar . This is simply wonderful 😀

    Reply
  3. Laura Dembowski says

    January 25, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    I am also all about easy dinners and love salmon and the bright flavors in this. I can't wait to get some aggression out on my cucumbers now 🙂

    Reply
  4. mjskit says

    January 25, 2017 at 3:31 am

    What a fabulous way to enjoy salmon! Can't wait to find a nice salmon filet so I can give this try.

    Reply
  5. Balvinder Ubi says

    January 24, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    I adore salmon. Have to try this recipe, it looks amazing!

    Reply
  6. Holly @ abakershouse.com says

    January 23, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    I need to turn to salmon more often for weeknight meals-- your preparation looks just right!

    Reply
  7. SavoringTime in the Kitchen says

    January 23, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    What a simple but flavorful salmon preparation, Abbe! I love the addition of the smashed cucumbers. Enjoy your son's visit!

    Reply
  8. All That I'm Eating says

    January 23, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    This sounds like just the thing for a cold evening.

    Reply
  9. Beth says

    January 23, 2017 at 12:10 am

    The flavours sound great. Hope you had a great weekend!

    Reply
  10. Cheri Savory Spoon says

    January 22, 2017 at 2:23 am

    How wonderful your son is visiting, Vietnamese and salmon are my two favorite foods, looks amazing Abbe!!!

    Reply
  11. Sippity Sup says

    January 22, 2017 at 2:22 am

    Yes we all need magic tricks and this one is miraculously beautiful. GREG

    Reply
  12. Anna and Liz Recipes says

    January 21, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    There is something about Salmon when it's made simple with only ginger and garlic and black pepper that we go bonkers for... yours looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Liz Berg says

    January 21, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    I love Asian flavors with salmon. Your fish looks fabulous---and I can't wait to give it a try!!!

    Reply
  14. Angie Schneider says

    January 21, 2017 at 9:27 am

    My favourite fish! This looks incredibly delicious and flavoursome!

    Reply
  15. Kitchen Riffs says

    January 21, 2017 at 6:13 am

    I'm sure you and Manservant will be delighted to see Alex again! When it comes to red wine and mat, rib roast is really good, but I'd opt for short ribs or lamb shanks braised in red wine. Anyway, this dish looks ferric! Love ginger and garlic, and they combine wonderfully with salmon. Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Gingi Freeman says

    January 21, 2017 at 12:05 am

    This is insanely good looking! Will have to pin for later! Thanks for sharing! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

    Reply
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