Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions
Salmon fillets baked with a sweet-tangy honey-soy glaze until crispy, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. This asian-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 22 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 320 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 4, sliced scallions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden.
- Step 3: Flip salmon and brush generously with the honey-soy glaze. Cook for 3-4 minutes until salmon is opaque and glaze bubbles.
- Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and set aside. Add 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp sesame seeds to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Return salmon to skillet, turning to coat with sesame oil mixture. Top with 4 sliced scallions and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Sesame and Scallions?
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 Sesame and Scallions?
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 Sesame and Scallions 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.
Is Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame and Scallions gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
