Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

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

Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and spicy honey-ginger sauce, served alongside tender asparagus for a light Valentine’s Day entrée. This Asian-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 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 420 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 (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 bunch (about 12 spears), trimmed asparagus spears

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove salmon and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Add 1 bunch trimmed asparagus spears to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Return salmon to the skillet and spoon honey-ginger glaze over the fillets. Serve salmon alongside the asparagus, drizzled with extra glaze.