Honey-Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Veggies
Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a sticky-sweet teriyaki glaze, served with sesame-roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal. This asian-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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 soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup, thinly sliced carrots
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt on both sides.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger.
- Step 3: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Step 4: Brush half the sauce mixture over salmon, then pour the remaining sauce around the salmon in the skillet. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced carrots around the salmon.
- Step 5: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until salmon reaches 125°F internally and vegetables are tender-crisp. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Veggies 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-Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
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 soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Veggies?
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 Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Veggies 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.
Is Honey-Glazed Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Veggies gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this honey-glazed are incredible.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 20-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
