Making a tasty salmon dish at home is easier than you may think. All you need is 30 minutes and some staple pantry ingredients — including aluminum foil — to make this Hoisin Salmon and Veggies recipe. Complete the meal by serving with rice, pasta, or a salad. It’s the perfect busy weeknight dinner. (And healthy, too!)
Looking for more salmon recipes? Try my Honey Garlic Salmon, Easy Teriyaki Salmon, or Blackened Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce.
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Hoisin Glazed Salmon and Veggies in Foil
This Hoisin Glazed Salmon in Foil with Veggies recipe couldn’t be easier. Everything is cooked in aluminum foil and baked — which means easy clean up and minimal effort. Dinner is ready and on the table in under 30 minutes!
The salmon gets coated in an easy Hoisin sauce that’s sweet, sour, and tangy. Hoisin makes a wonderful glaze for this salmon. This sauce requires only three simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry — Hoisin, soy sauce, and sesame oil. I brush half of the sauce on the fish before I bake it, and reserve the other half for when the salmon comes out of the oven to season the filet before serving.
While the salmon is cooking, I whip up some rice or quinoa to serve with it and the veggies. And voila! Dinner is served. (Told you it was easy!)
What Exactly Is Hoisin?
Hoisin sauce is a pungent, fragrant, tasty sauce often used in Asian dishes like vegetable stir-fry and grilled meals, as well as marinades. It’s a key ingredient in many Chinese dishes and is sometimes called Chinese barbecue sauce.
Originally a Cantonese condiment, hoisin sauce is typically made from a combination of fermented soybean paste, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, chiles, and sweetener. It adds a umami flavor to the dishes it’s cooked with, combining sweet, tangy, and spicy elements. It is not made with any animal products, so it’s suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
TIP: Don’t have hoisin on hand? You can make your own! Just whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste , and 1 clove minced garlic. (We did not test this method for this recipe with the additional soy sauce and sesame oil, so be careful not to over-season, especially with the soy sauce.)
Ingredients for the 3-Ingredient Hoisin Sauce
To make this super-simple, multi-purpose hoisin sauce, simply combine the following ingredients in a bowl and whisk:
- 1/4 cup hoisin
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Set sauce aside until time to pour over the salmon and veggies while they bake in the foil.
Ingredients for This Hoisin-Glazed Salmon in Foil with Veggies
For this dish, you’ll need the 3-ingredient hoisin sauce described above as well as the following ingredients:
- Olive oil: For drizzling on fish and veggies in foil before baking.
- Sesame Seeds: For garnish, if desired
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Salmon Filets: You only need two for this recipe. Opt for deboned and wild-caught, if possible.
- Fresh Mixed Vegetables: You’ll need two cups total. I used a bag of mixed carrots, broccoli, and snap peas. If the pieces of broccoli are large, cut them to make them smaller so the broccoli cooks all the way through with the other veggies.
TIP: Avoid using frozen vegetables, as they will release a lot of water while cooking and result in a soggy, fishy mess. If you have to use frozen, thaw before baking and pat dry.
How To Make Hoisin Glazed Salmon and Veggies in Foil
- Line two separate sheets of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Place veggies on the bottom and drizzle with a little oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place a piece of salmon on top of each pile of vegetables.
- Prepare the hoisin sauce by combining hoisin, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
- Brush the salmon filets with half of the prepared hoisin sauce. Reserve the other half is reserved for when the salmon comes out of the oven.
- Fold up the aluminum foil around the salmon and veggies until everything is covered and sealed tight.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked all the way through and the veggies are tender.
- Serve immediately with sesame seeds and remaining hoisin sauce if desired.
What to serve with Hoisin-Glazed Salmon and Veggies in Foil
- White or brown rice
- Cauliflower rice
- Quinoa
- Chow mein noodles
- Lo mein
- Fried Rice
How To Store and Reheat Hoisin-Glazed Salmon and Veggies
- To Store: Place leftover salmon and veggies in an airtight container and store in your fridge for up to two days.
- To Reheat: Place leftover salmon and veggies in foil and warm in the oven for 10 minutes or so at 350 degrees until warmed through, being careful not to overcook. It’s recommended to not microwave leftovers with fish, but it’s up to you.
More Easy Salmon Recipes To Try
If you enjoyed this Hoisin Salmon in Foil with Veggies, then you’ll love these salmon recipes:
- Sweet and So ur Salmon
- Hoisin Glazed Salmon and Veggies in foil
- Easy Teriyaki Salmon
- Super Easy Thai Salmon
- Blackened Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce
- Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Salmon
- Teriyaki Baked Salmon
Hoisin Glazed Salmon and Veggies in Foil
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, I used a bag of mixed carrots, broccoli and snap peas (If the pieces of broccoli are large cut them to make them smaller so the broccoli cooks all the way through)
- olive oil, for drizzling
- sesame seeds for garnish, if desired
3 Ingredient Hoisin Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Hoisin Glazed Salmon and Veggies in Foil
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line two separate sheets of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
- Place veggies on the bottom and drizzle with a little oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place a piece of salmon on top of the vegetables. Repeat step.
- Divide the hoisin sauce and brush the salmon filets with only half of the sauce. (The other is reserved for when the salmon comes out of the oven).
- Fold up the aluminum foil around the salmon and veggies until everything is covered and sealed tight.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked all the way through and the veggies are tender.
Three Ingredient Hoisin Sauce
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Nutrition Information
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Liz
This looks absolutely incredible!! We love salmon + trying new marinades/sauces on it!
Ron Unz
This looks great for a quick weeknight dinner!
Anne Clark
Such an awesome looking recipe! My husband and I love salmon. Gonna have to give this one a try 🙂
Mundeep Bhamra
I tried this today on a whim and it did not disappoint! It was delicious! Just needed more cooking time but I think my salmon fillets may have been thicker than normal… Thanks so much. This will be a weeknight go to recipe for sure.
Nathan
Hi Mundeep,
Thank you so much for trying out the salmon recipe! I’m Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your comment!
Nathan
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Arpita Patel
I made this last night for dinner and it is truly amazing! This is the first salmon recipe I have found that makes a really moist and tasty dish with the added plus of a single pan. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Kelley Simmons
Hi Arpita!
So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Kelley