Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach
Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, paired with quick-sautéed sesame spinach for a healthy, flavorful meal. This asian-inspired seafood (gluten free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 6 cups, fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until combined and fragrant.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush the honey-soy glaze generously over each fillet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 3: While salmon bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 cups fresh spinach and sauté for 3-4 minutes until wilted but still vibrant.
- Step 4: Season spinach with 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve salmon fillets hot over the sesame spinach.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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