Best-Selling Honey-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Perfectly seared salmon with a sticky-sweet honey glaze, served alongside crisp-tender asparagus for the best dinner you'll make all week. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 42 minutes pairs (5 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 410 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.

★ 3.8 (9 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
Plan a meal with the AI → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Step 4: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Flip salmon, brush generously with honey glaze, and transfer skillet to preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: While salmon bakes, toss 12 oz trimmed asparagus with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast in the same oven for 10-12 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
  7. Step 7: Remove salmon from oven, drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice, and sprinkle with lemon zest. Serve immediately with roasted asparagus.

Equipment for this recipe

Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Frequently asked questions

How long does Best-Selling Honey-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus take to make?

Total time is about 42 minutes (20 min prep + 22 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 Best-Selling Honey-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?

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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Selling Honey-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?

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 Best-Selling Honey-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus 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.

What goes well with Best-Selling Honey-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus?

American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

What others are saying

Related recipes