By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
158 cal · 130 min
Slow Cooked Salmon with Ginger and Scallion
Recipe GLPR5b7c7a9f8819cc
Tender salmon fillets gently braised in a slow cooker with warming ginger, fresh scallions, and a touch of brown sugar. This delicate Nordic-inspired dish is naturally low-carb and pescatarian, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
4 scallions, green parts cut into 2-inch segments
1 scallion, green part thinly sliced
Directions
Lightly rub the canola oil on the bottom of a slow cooker insert. Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Arrange the salmon fillets in the slow cooker in a single layer. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the fillets.
Scatter the sliced ginger over the salmon, distributing it evenly. Layer the 4 scallion segments cut into 2-inch pieces on top.
Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at its thickest part and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully transfer the salmon and braising liquid to serving plates. Garnish with the thinly sliced scallion green just before serving for fresh color and mild onion flavor.
Comments
Salmon and scallions are reliably stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, and Kroger, with fresh ginger available at all major Charlotte chains; no special trips needed. The cost per serving lands around $4–$5 depending on salmon price, which carries the dish, but the ingredient list is straightforward and thrifty otherwise. The 130 minutes stated time is honest—most of that is hands-off slow cooking, with only 10–15 minutes of prep, making it genuinely weeknight-friendly for people working around a schedule. This reheats well and scales easily for a family, though the delicate fish texture softens noticeably after reheating, so leftovers work best cold or gently warmed rather than as a second sit-down meal.
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