Baked Peanut Salmon Recipe
This Baked Peanut Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets marinated in a flavorful blend of powdered peanut butter, miso paste, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then beautifully baked to perfection. Garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, it offers a delicious fusion of savory, nutty, and umami flavors, perfect for an easy yet sophisticated meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (or up to overnight if marinated longer)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Japanese-inspired with peanut butter twist)
Ingredients
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Salmon and Marinade
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each, skin on
- ¼ cup Original PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Garnish
- ¼ cup peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 425°F to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Prepare the salmon fillets. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down into a deep dish with a tight-fitting lid and set aside for marinating.
- Make the marinade. In a medium bowl, whisk together the PB2 powdered peanut butter, water, olive oil, miso paste, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and ground black pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the salmon. Pour the prepared marinade over the salmon fillets in the dish, cover with the lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
- Arrange fillets in baking dish. Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and place the fillets onto a deep 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring at least ½-inch space between each piece.
- Add marinade and bake. Pour any remaining marinade over the fillets, then place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the marinade is browned and the fish is firm to the touch.
- Garnish and serve. Remove the salmon from the oven, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with any remaining marinade from the dish.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor and tenderness of the salmon.
- Keep the salmon skin on to help hold the fillets together during baking and add texture.
- You can substitute seasoned rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar if unavailable.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Ensure the baking dish has a tight-fitting lid for effective marinating in the refrigerator.
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