Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Oven-baked salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired no-cook recipe, 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 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
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, thinly sliced scallions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp sesame oil until combined.
2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with the honey-soy glaze and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions evenly over the fillets before serving.