Best-Best Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A perfectly balanced dish with tender salmon, aromatic rice, and a sweet-savory sesame glaze. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, rice, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz (113 g) skinless salmon fillet
1 cup (185 g) uncooked rice
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
1 tbsp (12 g) brown sugar
1 tbsp (10 g) grated ginger
1 clove, minced garlic
2 tbsp (10 g), sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook rice according to package instructions, then set aside.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add salmon fillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until flaky. Toss in soy sauce, brown sugar, and green onions, cooking for 2 minutes until glaze thickens.
Step 4: Serve salmon over rice, garnished with green onions.