Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy Stir Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Pan-seared salmon glazed with a honey-soy reduction, served alongside crisp-tender sesame bok choy for an easy Asian-inspired dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until the edges are crispy, then flip and cook another 3 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon to a plate.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy.
4. Step 4: Return salmon to skillet and spoon the glaze over each fillet. Remove from heat.
5. Step 5: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Add 4 halved baby bok choy to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until leaves are wilted but stems remain crisp.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle bok choy with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions. Serve salmon alongside bok choy with extra glaze spooned over.