Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Garlic Bok Choy
Pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a sticky honey-ginger glaze, served alongside sautéed garlic bok choy for a quick Asian-inspired dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs about 6 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 370 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, about 6 oz each salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 lb, chopped bok choy
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp soy sauce until well combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper and place skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Step 3: Flip salmon and pour honey-ginger glaze over the fillets. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, spooning glaze over the salmon until it thickens and coats the fish.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Add 1 lb chopped bok choy and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes until wilted but still bright green.
- Step 6: Serve salmon over garlic bok choy, garnished with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Garlic Bok Choy 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 Garlic Bok Choy?
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 honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Garlic Bok Choy?
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 Garlic Bok Choy 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 Garlic Bok Choy?
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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My go-to salmon recipe now. The garlic bok choy was a great side.
- ★★★★★
Loved it! The ginger and honey combo is spot on. Made for my wife and she loved it too.
- ★★★★★
This was absolutely delicious! My kids asked for seconds and the glaze was perfect.