Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Scallions
A simple yet elegant dish with a sticky-sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully on pan-seared salmon fillets. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 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 380 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, finely grated fresh ginger
- 4, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated) scallions
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on the skin side.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Step 3: Carefully flip salmon and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then add soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and 2 tbsp scallion whites to the skillet.
- Step 4: Spoon the glaze over salmon and cook for 1 minute, basting occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the fish.
- Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet, drizzle with toasted sesame oil, and top with remaining scallion greens.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Scallions?
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-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Scallions?
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-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Scallions 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-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Scallions?
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
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
