Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli
Salmon fillets with a glossy sweet-savory glaze, served alongside tender-crisp steamed broccoli for a balanced meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (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 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb, florets broccoli
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side down if present. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Brush half the mixture over salmon.
- Step 3: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: While salmon bakes, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and cook for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Step 5: Brush remaining sauce over salmon and serve immediately with steamed broccoli, garnished with 1 tsp sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli 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 Steamed Broccoli?
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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli?
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 Steamed Broccoli 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 Steamed Broccoli?
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.
What others are saying
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Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
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Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
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My whole family loved this.
