Garlic-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir-Fry
Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a savory garlic-soy sauce, served alongside quick stir-fried bok choy tossed with toasted sesame seeds. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 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 370 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
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
- Step 3: Flip salmon fillets and pour the garlic-soy glaze evenly over them. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze over the salmon frequently until cooked through and the glaze thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and the 4 halved baby bok choy. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until bok choy leaves are wilted but stems remain crisp.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), and 2 sliced green onions over the bok choy. Toss briefly to combine.
- Step 6: Serve the garlic-soy glazed salmon over a bed of the sesame bok choy stir-fry.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Garlic-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 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.
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