Honey-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Sesame
A sticky-sweet glaze with fresh ginger and toasted sesame creates an elegant yet effortless weeknight dinner that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, 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 320 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), skin-on salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side up.
- Step 2: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Brush half the mixture evenly over salmon fillets.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then brush with remaining glaze.
- Step 4: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sesame seeds over top, then broil for 1 minute until seeds are golden and edges are crispy.
