Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Citrus Salad
Oven-baked salmon fillets glazed with a honey-ginger sauce paired with a fresh citrus salad for a bright and balanced meal. This general-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (5 oz each) salmon fillets, honey, grated fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (5 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup orange segments
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each) skin-side down. Season each fillet with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 cup orange juice until combined.
- Step 3: Brush the honey-ginger mixture generously over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Step 4: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and glaze is caramelized.
- Step 5: While salmon bakes, toss 4 cups mixed salad greens with 1 cup orange segments, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 6: Serve the baked salmon fillets atop the citrus salad, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the salmon.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Citrus Salad 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-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Citrus Salad?
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-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Citrus Salad?
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-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Citrus Salad 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 Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Citrus Salad?
General 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.
