Crispy Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy
Restaurant-quality salmon with a caramelized sesame glaze and tender bok choy, roasted in under 20 minutes for a healthy, flavorful dinner. This asian-inspired sheet pan ready in about 24 minutes pairs skin-on salmon fillets, sesame oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
- 1 lb, skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 heads, chopped into 2-inch pieces bok choy
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F; place 1 lb salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 minced garlic cloves; brush half the mixture over salmon.
- Step 3: Arrange 2 chopped bok choy heads around salmon, drizzle with remaining glaze, and season with salt.
- Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and bok choy is tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Crispy Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 24 minutes (10 min prep + 14 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 Crispy Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy?
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 skin-on salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Crispy Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy?
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 Crispy Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy 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 Crispy Sesame-Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy?
Asian sheet pan 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
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Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
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