Honey-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Sauteed Spinach

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Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a honey soy sauce served alongside garlic sautéed spinach for a healthy, elegant meal. This asian-inspired mother’s day ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin on, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

★ 4.0 (13 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 minced garlic clove to form a glaze.
  2. Step 2: Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and brush each fillet generously with the honey-soy glaze. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet and cover to keep warm.
  6. Step 6: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Add 10 oz fresh spinach leaves and cook, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season lightly with salt.
  8. Step 8: Serve each salmon fillet atop a bed of garlic sautéed spinach with a lemon wedge on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Sauteed Spinach 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-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Sauteed Spinach?

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-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Sauteed Spinach?

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-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Sauteed Spinach 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-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Sauteed Spinach?

Asian mother’s day 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.

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