Honey-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Snap Peas

Name: Honey-Sesame Glazed Salmon with Snap Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 (5 oz each) salmon fillets; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 clove minced garlic; 8 oz (trimmed) snap peas; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp sliced green onions; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory honey-sesame sauce, served alongside crisp-tender snap peas for a vibrant, protein-packed meal.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 clove minced garlic
8 oz (trimmed) snap peas
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sliced green onions
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Whisk together 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
Step 4: Flip salmon and spoon 1/4 of the honey-sesame glaze over top. Cook for 3-4 minutes more until salmon reaches 125°F internal temperature.
Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet and keep warm. Add trimmed snap peas to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 6: Stir remaining glaze into the skillet with snap peas, cooking for 1 minute until slightly thickened. Pour over salmon and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions. Serve immediately.