Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Ginger-Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Pan-seared salmon glazed with a sweet honey-mustard sauce, finished with a bright ginger-soy dressing. This Asian-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, Dijon mustard 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 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp black pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet.
3. Step 3: Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp, then flip and brush the tops generously with half the honey-mustard glaze.
4. Step 4: Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon and drizzle the remaining glaze over the fillets. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.