Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, brightened by fresh ginger and garlic. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until well combined.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
3. Step 3: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp edges form.
4. Step 4: Flip salmon and pour the honey-soy mixture over the fillets. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon occasionally, until the sauce thickens and salmon flakes easily.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.