Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach

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Oven-baked salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce served alongside wilted sesame spinach. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs fillets, about 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 350 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: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet, then brush the honey-soy mixture evenly over each fillet.
  3. Step 3: Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 cups baby spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just wilted.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the spinach, tossing gently to coat.
  6. Step 6: Serve the glazed salmon fillets on a bed of sesame spinach and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top for garnish.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Spinach?

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 soy sauce from drying out.

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

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 Spinach 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 Spinach?

Asian Fusion 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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