Soy-Glazed Salmon & Cucumber Salad

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High Protein Light Dinner Under 400

Soy-Glazed Salmon with Asian Cucumber Salad

Fresh, savory, and way lighter than it tastes.

Soy-glazed salmon paired with a crisp Asian cucumber salad for a meal that feels restaurant-level but still fits cleanly into your day.

353 Calories

27g Protein

12g Carbs

22g Fat

Servings 3

Prep Time 15 min

Total Time 30 min

Portion 1 filet + salad

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Salmon Marinade

• 3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tsp sugar-free honey
• 1/2 tsp chili paste or red pepper flakes

Salmon

• 1 lb skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 3 portions
• 2 tsp avocado oil
• for garnish green onions
• for garnish toasted sesame seeds

Asian Cucumber Salad

• 1.5 lbs Persian or English cucumbers, sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4–5 scallions, sliced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sugar-free honey
• 1 tsp red chili paste or sriracha, optional
• 1–2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• optional togarashi

Kev Tip Salting the cucumbers first makes a huge difference. It pulls out extra water so the salad stays crisp and punchy instead of watery.

Portion Guide Light: 1/2 filet + cucumber salad.
Standard: 1 filet + cucumber salad.
Performance: 1 filet + cucumber salad + rice.

Lower fat: use a slightly leaner fish portion or reduce sesame oil in the salad.
Higher carbs: add jasmine rice or noodles.

Meal Prep Best if the cucumber salad is kept separate and chilled. Salmon keeps well for 2–3 days.

Instructions

1. 1Make the glaze by simmering the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the honey and chili paste.
2. 2Heat avocado oil in a skillet and sear the salmon skin-side down for 2–3 minutes. Brush with the glaze.
3. 3Transfer to a 375°F oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cooked through to your liking.
4. 4Salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 20–30 minutes. Rinse lightly and pat dry.
5. 5Whisk together the salad dressing ingredients, then toss with cucumbers and scallions. Chill before serving.
6. 6Serve the salmon with the cucumber salad and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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