Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Veggies
Perfectly seared salmon with a sticky-sweet glaze, served atop a vibrant medley of roasted vegetables for a balanced, restaurant-worthy dinner in under 30 minutes. This asian-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 495 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), skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp, finely grated ginger
- 12 oz, julienned carrots
- 8 oz, cut into small florets broccoli
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 12 oz julienned carrots and 8 oz broccoli florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil, and toss with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp grated ginger in a small bowl until combined. Pat 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets dry, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then place skin-side down in a cold skillet.
- Step 3: Heat skillet over medium-high until hot, then cook salmon skin-side down for 6 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping carefully. Brush both sides with 1 tbsp of the honey glaze and cook for 2 more minutes until just opaque.
- Step 4: While salmon cooks, toss roasted vegetables with remaining honey glaze. Plate salmon over vegetables, drizzle with extra glaze, and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Veggies 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 Veggies?
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 honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Ginger Veggies?
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 Veggies 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-Ginger Veggies 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
- ★★★★★
Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
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Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
