Garlic Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry

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Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a savory garlic-soy sauce served alongside quick stir-fried sesame bok choy for a balanced Asian-inspired dinner. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets skin on, soy sauce, honey 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip salmon and brush generously with half the glaze. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky. Remove salmon and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil and 6 halved baby bok choy. Stir fry for 3 minutes until leaves are wilted and stems tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Pour remaining glaze over bok choy and toss for 1 minute until coated and fragrant. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top.
  6. Step 6: Serve salmon alongside glazed bok choy immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry 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 Garlic Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry?

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 soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry?

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 Garlic Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry 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 Garlic Soy-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry?

Asian Fusion 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.

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