Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry

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Pan-seared salmon glazed with a sweet honey-garlic sauce served alongside a crisp sesame bok choy stir fry. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (5 oz each) salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian Fusion cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (5 oz each) and season both sides with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp soy sauce.
  4. Step 4: Pour the honey-garlic mixture evenly over the salmon in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes more, spooning the glaze over the fish until it thickens and coats the salmon.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from the skillet and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and sauté 4 halved baby bok choy heads over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the bok choy and toss gently.
  7. Step 7: Serve the glazed salmon atop the sesame bok choy stir fry immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry?

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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry?

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 Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry?

Asian Fusion 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.

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