Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli
A vibrant, restaurant-quality salmon dish with a sticky-sweet honey-ginger glaze, served alongside perfectly roasted broccoli for a balanced meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs salmon fillets, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry and place on a lined baking sheet. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until smooth.
- Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roast salmon for 12-14 minutes until edges are crispy and center is opaque.
- Step 4: While salmon roasts, toss 2 cups broccoli florets with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred.
- Step 5: Brush salmon with 2/3 of the honey-ginger glaze during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drizzle remaining glaze over salmon before serving, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds, and serve with roasted broccoli.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Sesame Broccoli?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccoli?
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 Sesame Broccoli 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 Sesame Broccoli?
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
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
