Honey-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Infused Quinoa
A vibrant weeknight dinner featuring pan-seared salmon with a sticky-sweet honey-ginger glaze, served over fluffy quinoa packed with fresh herbs and vegetables. This general-inspired sheet pan ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, honey, low-sodium soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup, uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tbsp, chopped dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until medium-rare.
- Step 3: While salmon cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Brush half the glaze over salmon during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Step 4: Simultaneously, bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in spinach, 1 tbsp dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice until spinach wilts.
- Step 5: Serve salmon atop quinoa, drizzling remaining glaze over the top and sprinkling with extra dill.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Infused Quinoa take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 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-Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Infused Quinoa?
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 Ginger-Infused Quinoa?
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 Ginger-Infused Quinoa 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 Ginger-Infused Quinoa?
General sheet pan 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
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My whole family loved this.
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My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
