Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon with Spring Herb Quinoa

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Pan-seared salmon glazed with a sweet honey-ginger sauce, served over fluffy quinoa tossed with fresh spring herbs celebrating renewal and peace. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, fresh ginger 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp soy sauce until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until the edges turn opaque.
  4. Step 4: Flip the salmon and brush generously with half of the honey-ginger glaze. Cook another 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze caramelizes slightly. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  6. Step 6: Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  7. Step 7: Serve each glazed salmon fillet over a bed of the herbed quinoa, drizzling remaining honey-ginger glaze on top.

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