Ginger Sesame Salmon Packets

Perfect on the grill or baked in the oven, these simple packets infuse the flavors of ginger and sesame into tender, flaky salmon fillets.

Salmon is a mild and versatile fish that takes on flavors well and these Ginger Sesame Salmon Packets are delicious and flavorful.

Baking salmon in in a foil packet cooks the salmon in a steam bath of delicious flavors, infusing the ginger sesame flavor while keeping the fish incredibly moist.

What you’ll need to make Ginger Sesame Salmon Packets

• Onion – We use yellow onion,but white onions, sweet onions, or shallots may be used instead.

• Carrots – 2 medium carrots peeled and thinly sliced, cut to about 4 inches long so they fit in the packet under the salmon.

• Salmon Fillets – Any type of salmon fillets may be used for this recipe, fresh or frozen. If frozen, thaw salmon filets for this recipe. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.

• Ginger – For convenience, we use ground ginger but if you have it, 2 teaspoons of grated fresh ginger can be used instead.

• Seasoned Rice Vinegar – This is less acidic and milder than other vinegars and has a slightly sweet and sour flavor. 

• Sesame Oil – This has a nutty and earthy taste and a little goes a long way in flavoring the salmon.

• Pantry Seasonings – Salt & pepper to taste

How to make Ginger Sesame Salmon Packets

Foil packet recipes are simple and flavorful with minimal cleanup.

Cooked in the oven or on the grill, these individual salmon packets seal in the flavors and the moisture, creating delicious flaky, tender salmon infused with the flavors of ginger and sesame.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Lay the foil squares flat and and center the onion rings and carrot slices on each, dividing evenly between all four sheets. 

Place one salmon fillet over the onions and carrots on each square. Sprinkle with ginger then drizzle rice wine vinegar and sesame oil on each fillet. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and sides to seal each piece of salmon into a packet. 

Place packets on baking sheet or indirectly on the grill and cook 16-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Carefully open the packets (the steam inside is hot!) and remove each salmon fillet to a plate. Top with carrots and onions. 

Sprinkle with additional seasoned rice vinegar if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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