Ginger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Rice and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a ginger-soy sauce, served over fluffy sesame rice garnished with fresh scallions for a balanced Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 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 480 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 salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. 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. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let steam covered for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, season 2 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and reduce heat to medium. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove.
5. Step 5: Pour the ginger-soy mixture over salmon and cook for another 3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fish until it thickens and the salmon is cooked through.
6. Step 6: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
7. Step 7: Serve each salmon fillet atop a bed of sesame rice, garnished with 2 thinly sliced scallions.