Ginger-Soy Glazed Salmon with Steamed Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a fragrant ginger-soy reduction, paired with tender steamed bok choy for a light, flavorful Asian-inspired meal. This Korean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, fresh ginger 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb bok choy
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup water
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
Step 4: Flip salmon and pour the ginger-soy mixture over the fillets. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over salmon frequently until the sauce thickens and coats the fish.
Step 5: Meanwhile, rinse 1 pound bok choy and cut in half lengthwise. In a separate pot, bring 1/2 cup water and 2 cloves minced garlic to a simmer.
Step 6: Add bok choy to the simmering water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until tender but still bright green.
Step 7: Drain bok choy and drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil before serving alongside glazed salmon.