Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Ginger Sesame Stir-Fried Greens
Pan-seared salmon glazed with a honey-soy sauce paired with quick stir-fried Asian greens flavored with garlic and ginger. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), 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 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cups baby bok choy, halved
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until combined.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Step 3: Flip salmon and pour the honey-soy-ginger glaze over the fillets. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky and caramelized. Remove salmon and keep warm.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Add 4 cups halved baby bok choy and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until greens are tender but still vibrant.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the greens and toss. Serve the glazed salmon on a bed of stir-fried bok choy immediately.









