Salmon marinated with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and fresh ginger creates one of the most flavorful salmon dishes I’ve ever tasted; this is also the only seafood meal to consistently receive two thumbs up from my entire family!
For years, the only way I prepared fish was with a sprinkling of salt and pepper and a drizzle of oil and lemon. We didn’t eat it often enough that I ever felt the need to play with different recipes. I wish I’d known then that there were so many other options!
Over the past year, my family has eaten more seafood than we would have imagined possible a few years ago. (This happens when your husband is fortunate enough to bring home 100 pounds of fresh fish from Alaska!)
For anyone who is not a big fan of fish for the sake of fish, a marinade is an excellent option for adding more flavors and changing the overwhelming “fish-factor” in the meal. I played with a couple different salmon and balsamic vinegar combinations before running across this one and let me tell you, it is a keeper.
When I made this last week, it was voted “two thumbs up and the best salmon ever” by my oldest two boys. The fact that my youngest ate every bite of his without pausing for chatter is huge praise all by itself.
{originally published 3-19-13 – recipe notes and photos updated 2-16-15}
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Katie Nelson says
OMGosh!! Best recipe for Balsamic Ginger Salmon ever! So delicious, it’s a must do again!! Thank you!!
Matt Stutts says
I tried this last night with friends. It had neither flavor, balsamic or ginger. It looked nothing like the picture. I should’ve just used a store-bought teriyaki marinade.
Mary Younkin says
That’s very odd, Matt. Without being in your kitchen, it’s hard to guess what might have gone wrong. Did you substitute any ingredients by chance? Or otherwise adjust the recipe?