Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger Sesame Stir-Fried Bok Choy
Pan-seared salmon glazed with a honey-soy sauce served alongside vibrant bok choy stir-fried with fresh ginger and toasted sesame seeds. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 sliced diagonally green onions
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is crisp.
- Step 3: Flip the salmon and pour the honey-soy glaze over the fillets. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky, spooning sauce over the top occasionally.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb halved baby bok choy and 2 sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is tender but still bright green.
- Step 5: Season bok choy with freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve salmon fillets over the bok choy and drizzle with remaining glaze from the pan.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger Sesame Stir-Fried Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Sesame Stir-Fried Bok Choy?
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 Sesame Stir-Fried Bok Choy?
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 Sesame Stir-Fried Bok Choy 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 Sesame Stir-Fried Bok Choy?
Asian Fusion 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.
