Honey-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables
Perfectly seared salmon with a sticky-sweet honey-sesame glaze, served atop a colorful medley of crisp-tender vegetables with a ginger kick. This asian-inspired seafood 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 325 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
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp, minced fresh ginger
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water for the glaze.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down, cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and golden, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes until opaque and cooked through; set aside.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup snap peas to the skillet, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Add 1 tsp minced fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Return salmon to skillet, pour glaze over, and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats salmon and vegetables.
- Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (12 min prep + 18 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-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?
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-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?
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-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables 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-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Vegetables?
Asian seafood 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
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 18-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
