Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and finished with a sticky honey-soy glaze accented by fresh ginger and toasted sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 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 400 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
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and place skin-side down; cook for 4 minutes until skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for 3 minutes more until almost cooked through.
4. Step 4: Pour the honey-soy mixture and 1 tbsp sesame oil over the salmon, spooning the glaze over the fillets as it simmers for 1-2 minutes until thickened and sticky.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the salmon. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.