Description
These Salmon Lettuce Wraps offer a light yet satisfying meal. Flaky roasted salmon is coated in a sticky, aromatic Asian glaze and served in crisp lettuce leaves. The recipe is quick, healthy, and customizable, perfect for weeknight dinners or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 12 oz canned salmon, drained and dried
- 8 large romaine lettuce inner leaves
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- ½ inch fresh ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sriracha, for garnish
- Optional toppings: spring onions, crushed peanuts, cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the drained and dried salmon in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the salmon on a baking sheet and roast for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon roasts, prepare the glaze. In a mason jar or small bowl, combine honey, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, pressed garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Seal the jar and shake until the mixture is fully blended.
- Pour the glaze mixture into a skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes until it thickens into a sticky glaze.
- Once the salmon is roasted, flake it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- To assemble the salmon lettuce wraps, spoon about a tablespoon of cooked rice (if using) and a generous portion of flaked salmon into each lettuce leaf.
- Drizzle with the sticky Asian glaze. Garnish with sesame seeds and a drizzle of Sriracha for extra flavor. Add optional chopped spring onions or crushed peanuts if desired.
- Serve the salmon and lettuce wraps immediately.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry before roasting helps it crisp up and intensifies flavor.
- Taste the glaze and adjust sweetness or tanginess to your preference.
- Romaine or butter lettuce leaves work best for sturdy wraps.
- For a low-carb option, omit the rice or use cauliflower rice.
- Components can be prepared ahead and assembled just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 wraps)
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: N/A