Garlic-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry
Pan-seared salmon glazed with a savory garlic-soy sauce, served alongside a quick sesame bok choy stir fry that’s crisp and flavorful. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 sliced thin green onions
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 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 until smooth.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 salmon fillets skin-side down; cook 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
- Step 3: Flip salmon and pour the soy-garlic glaze over the fillets. Cook another 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze over salmon until it thickens and coats the fish.
- Step 4: Remove salmon to a plate and cover to keep warm. In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and 1 lb halved baby bok choy; stir fry for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Step 5: Season bok choy with 1/2 tsp black pepper, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions. Serve the salmon atop the bok choy with extra glaze spooned over.
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets 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 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.
