Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger Rice
Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce paired with fragrant ginger-infused jasmine rice. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs 6 oz each salmon fillets, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1.5 cups water, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves until combined.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy and skin releases easily.
- Step 4: Flip salmon and immediately pour honey-soy mixture over fillets. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, spooning glaze over the salmon occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the fish.
- Step 5: Fluff the ginger rice with a fork and stir in 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve salmon over rice, spooning extra glaze from the pan on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Rice?
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 6 oz each salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger Rice?
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 Rice 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 Rice?
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.
