Ginger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Pickled Cucumber

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a ginger-soy glaze served alongside crisp, lightly pickled cucumber for a balanced and flavorful Japanese-inspired seafood dish. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 150g each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar (for pickling)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp sugar until the sugar dissolves to create the glaze.
Step 2: Thinly slice 1 medium cucumber and place in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar. Toss well and let sit for at least 15 minutes to lightly pickle while preparing the salmon.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place skin-side up in the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
Step 4: Pour the ginger-soy glaze over the salmon in the last 2 minutes of cooking, spooning the sauce over the fillets as it thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Plate the glazed salmon fillets with a side of the pickled cucumber slices and any remaining glaze drizzled over the salmon before serving.