Half-Orange and Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Rice
Pan-seared salmon glazed with a bright half-orange and ginger sauce, served atop fragrant sesame rice for a fresh and vibrant dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, fresh orange juice, grated fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan, add 1/2 tsp salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until smooth.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
- Step 4: Flip salmon and pour orange-ginger glaze over fillets. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze over the salmon until salmon flakes easily with a fork and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Step 5: Remove salmon from heat. Fluff cooked rice with a fork, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
- Step 6: Serve glazed salmon atop sesame rice, spooning extra glaze from the pan over the top.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Orange and Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame 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 Half-Orange and Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame 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 Half-Orange and Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame 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 Half-Orange and Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Half-Orange and Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame 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.
