Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Rice

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Pan-seared salmon coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze served atop fragrant sesame-ginger jasmine rice. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs 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 470 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.

★ 4.5 (8 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 470 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 2 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl to create the glaze.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes until edges are crispy. Flip and cook 3 more minutes.
  4. Step 4: Pour honey-soy glaze over salmon in the pan. Spoon glaze over fillets continually as it thickens and caramelizes, about 2 minutes, until salmon is cooked through and shiny. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Fluff cooked rice with a fork and stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve salmon fillets over the sesame-ginger rice, spooning any extra glaze from the pan on top.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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-Ginger Rice?

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 each salmon fillets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Rice?

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-Ginger Rice 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.

What goes well with Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Rice?

Asian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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