Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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Pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a sweet-savory glaze and finished with toasted sesame seeds for a quick, restaurant-quality dinner. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 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 310 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp neutral oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season skin-side with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp neutral oil until smooth.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down, pressing gently to ensure even contact with the pan.
Step 4: Cook for 6-7 minutes without moving, until skin is crisp and golden. Flip salmon, then spoon glaze over top.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, cook for 3-4 minutes more until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.