Ginger-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Steamed Jasmine Rice
Pan-glazed salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory ginger-sesame sauce served over fluffy steamed jasmine rice. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let steam covered for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, season 2 salmon fillets with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more until salmon is just cooked through.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil.
- Step 5: Pour the ginger-sesame sauce over the salmon in the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets until it thickens and glazes the salmon.
- Step 6: Serve the glazed salmon over the steamed jasmine rice, garnished with 2 thinly sliced green onions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Ginger-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Steamed Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Ginger-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Steamed Jasmine Rice?
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 Ginger-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Steamed Jasmine Rice?
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 Ginger-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Steamed Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Ginger-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Steamed Jasmine Rice?
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.
