Garlic-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Pan-fried salmon fillets glazed with a savory garlic-soy sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a bright finish. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is crisp.
Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3 minutes more until just cooked through; remove from pan and set aside.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Return salmon to the pan, spooning the glaze over the fillets for 1 minute to coat and warm through.
Step 6: Plate salmon and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.