Ginger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Pan-seared salmon fillets finished with a sweet and savory ginger-soy glaze, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 2, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes more until just cooked through.
4. Step 4: While salmon cooks, combine 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: Pour the ginger-soy mixture into the skillet around the salmon and simmer for 1-2 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the salmon.
6. Step 6: Remove salmon from skillet, drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.